US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 905
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSM168456
XSM168457
Vinyl pressings
The Magnificent Seven
by The Clash · 1980
32 pressings11 countriesDubHip HopElectronicRock
The Magnificent Seven was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Magnificent Seven
3 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 12 PRM 023
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9513-AoSide A
9513-BoSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | CBS 12 PRM 023First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 9513First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Epic AS 905First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 6507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic 14-020557", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Colombia | CBS 442-111212", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 1134 / CBS A-11347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.1134 / CBS CBS A 12.113412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.1134 / CBS A-12.113412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.1134 / CBS CBS A 12.113412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.113412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBSA 12113412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | France | CBS SDC 5412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBS A11347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | CBS A 12113412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia COL 657639 7 / Columbia 657639 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | France | Columbia COL 657639 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Columbia 886978902977", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Magnificent Seven3:33
- BThe Magnificent Dance3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Seven are there?
32 vinyl pressings of The Magnificent Seven are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 2011.
When was The Magnificent Seven first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Italy, Spain. One of them is Epic AS 905.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magnificent Seven is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 905, 12 PRM 023, CBS 9513) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM168456 and XSM168457. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magnificent Seven on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
