US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1047
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA-1047-A ① EW II SXT \ SSide A Runout
AA-1047-B ① > SXT C I SSide B Runout
AA-1047-ASide A Label
AA-1047-BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Magic
by The Floaters · 1978
20 pressings16 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Magic
18 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 15 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1047
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1047-A ③ Ew △23101 (1)Side A Runout
AA-1047-B ③ Ew △23101-X (1)Side B Runout
AA-1047-ASide A Label
AA-1047-BSide B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
/S AA-1047-A 7←circled ＞ A/Side A Runout
AA-1047-B 2←circled Ew A/Side B Runout
AA-1047-ASide A Label
AA-1047-BSide B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5243
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL 5243 A1 ⋀Side A runout
ABCL 5243 B1 ⋀Side B runout
New Zealand
May 1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA AA 1047-A A1 ☐ DBStamped
AT AA 1047-B B1 ☐ DBStamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | ABC Records AA-1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-404-105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | ABC Records 68.058First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | ABC Records 25 886 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | ABC Records ABC 490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8138-ABFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | ABC Records AA-1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | ABC Records 25 886 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1347/8 / Mediterraneo 17.1347/8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Magic (We Thank You)9:49
- A2I Dedicate My Love To You4:30
- A3The Time Is Now4:59
- B1What Ever Your Sign4:43
- B2Let's Try Love (One More Time)5:58
- B3Anything Keeps You Satisfied4:23
- B4I Just Want To Be With You5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Magic are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is ABC Records AA-1047.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1047, AA 1047, ABCL 5243, 6.26-404-105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA-1047-A ① EW II SXT \ S and AA-1047-B ① > SXT C I S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic 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.
