Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-25/5127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WG25/5127-1Hand Etched Side A
WG25/5127-2Hand Etched Side B
The Loved OnesMagic Box
Vinyl pressings
Magic Box
by The Loved Ones · 1967
15 pressings1 countryGarage RockRock & RollRockPop
Magic Box was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Box
4 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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.
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-S/25/5127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WG S 25∙5127A 2YS877Side A handwritten etchings
WG S 25∙5127B 2YS878Side B handwritten etchings
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-25/5127
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WG S 25-5127A 2YS877Hand Etched Side A
WG S 25-5127B 2YS878Hand Etched Side B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-25/5127
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WG25/5127-1Hand Etched Side A
WG25/5127-2Hand Etched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | W & G WG-25/5127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | W & G WG-25/5127First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | W & G WG-25/5127First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | W & G WG-25/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127 / W & G WG 26/S/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127 / W & G WG 26/S/5127LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127 / W & G WG 26/S/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | W & G WG-S/25/5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Astor WG-5127 / Astor WG5127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Raven Records RVLP-23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Australia | Raven Records RVLP-23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Australia | Astor 7726211LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Magic Box
- A2Shake, Rattle & Roll
- A3More Than Love
- A4Ever Lovin' Man
- A5Blueberry Hill
- A6Love Song
- B1A Love Like Ours
- B2The Woman I Love
- B3I Want You To Love Me
- B4The Loverly Car
- B5Sad Dark Eyes
- B6The Loved One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Box are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Magic Box are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1967 and 2019.
When was Magic Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Australia. One of them is W & G WG-25/5127.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WG-25/5127, WG-S/25/5127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WG25/5127-1 and WG25/5127-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Box 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.