US
1977- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69018
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-18 A-1 MASTERDISK G.K. ƧSide A
HL-69-18 B-1 MASTERDISK G.K. ƧSide B
The SoftonesBlack Magic
Vinyl pressings
Black Magic
by The Softones · 1977
10 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Black Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Black Magic
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69018
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HL-69-18 A-2 MASTERDISCK G.K.Side 1 Runout
HL-69-18 B-2 MASTERDISCK G.K.Side 2 Runout
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Parnaso Records PNE 10102
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records HL-69018H & L Records HL 69018-V
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9286 849
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- H & L Records 28 618 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Parnaso Records PNE 10102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | H & L Records HL-69018 / H & L Records HL 69018-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Philips 9286 849First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | H & L Records 28 618 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | H & L Records HL-69018-698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | H & L Records VIP-6384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | H & L Records VIP-6384First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | H & L Records 64 66 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | H & L Records HL-69018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | H & L Records HL-69018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Call It Love7:40
- A2Go On With The Show3:25
- A3Laundromat3:23
- A4(Where Do I Begin) Love Story3:52
- B1That Old Black Magic7:00
- B2Maybe Tomorrow3:37
- B3Bulldog (Dog Power Song)3:05
- B4Love Child3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Magic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Magic are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Black Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Argentina, Canada, France and more. One of them is H & L Records HL-69018.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL-69018, PNE 10102, 9286 849, 28 618 XOT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HL-69-18 A-1 MASTERDISK G.K. Ƨ and HL-69-18 B-1 MASTERDISK G.K. Ƨ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black 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.