US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2235RCA Victor LSP 2235
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L2PY-1971-3SSide A [stamped]
L2PY-1972-3SSide B[stamped]
L2PY-1971-1SVariant 1, Side A [stamped]
L2PY-1972-1SVariant 1, Side B[stamped]
The Three SunsOn A Magic Carpet . . .
Vinyl pressings
On A Magic Carpet . . .
by The Three Suns · 1960
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
On A Magic Carpet . . . was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 On A Magic Carpet . . .
7 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2235
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2235
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L2 PP1969-1S A2 ISide A Runout
L2 PP1970-1S A2 ISide B Runout
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2235RCA Victor LSP 2235
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A1 L2 PY-1971-1S A ISide A
A2 L2 PY-1972-1S ISide B
L2PY-1971Side A Label
L2PY-1972Side B Label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP 2235
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Reissue
- Runout / matrix
L2 PY1971-1S I IVSide A Label, Stamped
L2 PY1972-1S I IVSide B Label, Stamped
Canada
1960- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2235
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-2235First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2235 / RCA Victor LSP 2235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2235First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2235 / RCA Victor LSP 2235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | RCA Victor LSP 2235First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2235LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Victor SHP-50610", Album, Stereo | 10", Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA RPL 3217LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Canadian Sunset3:10
- A2Lisbon Antigua2:14
- A3Terry Theme3:15
- A4High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)3:45
- A5Moritat3:25
- A6The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song)2:47
- B1Blue Tango2:58
- B2Meet Mr. Callaghan2:20
- B3The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)2:17
- B4Ruby2:45
- B5The 3rd Man Theme2:27
- B6Fleur De Paree2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On A Magic Carpet . . . are there?
10 vinyl pressings of On A Magic Carpet . . . are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1972.
When was On A Magic Carpet . . . first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2235.
How do I tell if my copy of On A Magic Carpet . . . is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2235, LPM-2235, LSP 2235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L2PY-1971-3S and L2PY-1972-3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On A Magic Carpet . . . 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.
