France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 33167
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
AR 33167 A1Face 1, stamped
AR 33167 BFace 2, stamped
AR 33167 AFace 1, center label
AR 33167 BFace 2, center label
The Esso Trinidad Steel BandMagie Caraïbe
Vinyl pressings
Magie Caraïbe
by The Esso Trinidad Steel Band · 1973
21 pressings10 countriesSteel BandCalypsoReggaeLatin
Magie Caraïbe was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Magie Caraïbe
7 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 33167Arion ARN 33 167
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AR 33167 A GPRunout side A
AR 33167 BRunout side B
AR 33167 ALabel side A
AR 33167 BLabel side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 33167Arion ARN 33 167
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AR 33167 A GPRunout side A
AR 33167 BRunout side B
AR 33167 ALabel side A
AR 33167 BLabel side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion OP-228
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 33167
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AR 33167 A1Face 1, stamped
AR 33167 BFace 2, stamped
AR 33167 AFace 1, center label
AR 33167 BFace 2, center label
Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Arion PA-6065
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Arion OP-228First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Arion ARN 33167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Arion ARN 33167 / Arion ARN 33 167First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Arion ARN 33167 / Arion ARN 33 167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Arion ARN 33167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Arion PA-6065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Arion ARN 33167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Arion 6.22661 / Arion 6.22661 AOLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Arion FARN 91024LP | LP |
| 1975 | Italy | Arion FARN 1024LP | LP |
| 1975 | Spain | Arion HARS 741-18 / Hispavox HARS 741-18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Arion FARN 91024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Arion S 60.672 / Hispavox S 60.672LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 4574LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arion ARN 33167 / Arion ARN 33 176LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | France | Barclay 086 115LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Arion ARN 331 67 / Arion ARN 33167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Arion ARN 33167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Arion ARN 33167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Arion ARN 33167LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris ASP 167LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody Whisper To Me3:40
- A2Liza3:04
- A3Coming Home4:18
- A4Summertime3:08
- A5Brown Skin Gal1:51
- A6Carnaval's Bells6:05
- B1Mary-Ann3:05
- B2Yellow Bird4:04
- B3Improvisation6:53
- B4L'Homme A La Grosse Tête1:57
- B5Calypso Jazz Improvisation6:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magie Caraïbe are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Magie Caraïbe are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Magie Caraïbe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Canada, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Arion ARN 33167.
How do I tell if my copy of Magie Caraïbe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARN 33167, OP-228, PA-6065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR 33167 A1 and AR 33167 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magie Caraïbe 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.