US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-857S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M6-857S1-2575-S-06A MR V∆20638(1)A runout
M6-857S1-2576-S-06A MR ∆20638-X(1)B runout
2575-SA label
2576-SB label
The Magic Disco MachineMotown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II
Vinyl pressings
Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II
by The Magic Disco Machine · 1976
11 pressings9 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-857S1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-857S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#13 M6-857S1-2575-S-06B (MR) △20638Side A Etched [(MR) Stamped]
#13 M6-85751-2576-S-06A (MR) △20638-XSide B Etched [(MR) Stamped]
UK
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STML 12028Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 97750
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12028ALabel - side A
STML 12028BLabel - side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown M-857PI
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1976- Label and catalog number
- Motown LP 29022
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Motown M-857PIFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Motown LP 29022First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Tamla Motown 2J 062-97750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | Tamla Motown M6-857S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Motown 3C 064-97750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mozambique | Motown TMC 5307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Turkey | Motown M6-857S1 / Tamla Motown MG 85751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Motown M6-857S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Motown M6-857S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Motown M6-857S1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 12028 / Tamla Motown 0C 062 ◦ 97750First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Rhapsody10:50
- A2Back To Bach8:39
- B1Bend A Little4:02
- B2Get Cute4:07
- B3Second Avenue4:18
- B4Wait Like A Lady4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Motown M6-857S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-857S1, STML 12028, M-857PI, LP 29022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6-857S1-2575-S-06A MR V∆20638(1) and M6-857S1-2576-S-06A MR ∆20638-X(1). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Motown Magic Disco Machine Vol. II 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.
