US
October 1958- Label and catalog number
- Carlton 492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45- CRC 584 4 A4A side runout, etched except [45]
45-CRC 585 A2B side runout, etched except [45]
CRC 585Side A label
CRC 584Side B label
The Nu TornadosPhiladelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record
Vinyl pressings
Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record
by The Nu Tornados · 1958
15 pressings7 countriesDoo WopRock
Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HL-U.8756
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 8756
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-U.8756First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 8756First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Carlton 492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-14727", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Canada | Carlton 492Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | London Records DL 20 2147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Netherlands | London Records FL 18227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.4007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Carlton 4927", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Carlton C-492X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APhiladelphia U.S.A.1:58
- BMagic Record2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK. One of them is Carlton 492, released October 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 492, 45-HL-U.8756, 45-HLU 8756) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45- CRC 584 4 A4 and 45-CRC 585 A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Philadelphia U.S.A. / Magic Record 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.