Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7 11670 3Side A
7 11671 3Side B
The WhoMagic Bus
Vinyl pressings
Magic Bus
by The Who · 1968
12 pressings4 countriesModPsychedelic RockPop RockRock & Roll
Magic Bus was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Bus
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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
October 1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11670 1 1Runout, side A, variant 1
7 11671 1 1Runout, side B, variant 1
7 11670 1 IRunout, side A, variant 2
7 11671 2 IRunout, side B, variant 2
US
October 1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11670 4 2 / /Runout A variant 1
7 11671 6 2 /Runout B variant 1
7 11670 4 2 / / /Runout A variant 2
7 11671 4 2 / /Runout B variant 2
US
October 1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Deep Groove
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Long Play 33 1/3 label
- Runout / matrix
7 11670 1Side 1 (stamped)
7 11671 2Side 2 (stamped)
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75064
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11670 3 IRunout side A, stamped except I etched
7 11671 2 IRunout side B, stamped except I etched
7-11670Label side A
7-11671◉Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 5064First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75064First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 75064LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | DeccaLP, Album, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2007 | US | Decca DL 75064LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2250LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Disguises3:04
- A2Run Run Run2:36
- A3Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde2:24
- A4I Can't Reach You2:56
- A5Our Love Was, Is3:00
- A6Call Me Lightning2:21
- B1Magic Bus3:10
- B2Someone's Coming2:26
- B3Doctor, Doctor2:55
- B4Bucket T.2:05
- B5Pictures Of Lily2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Bus are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Magic Bus are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 2007.
When was Magic Bus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Canada, US. One of them is Decca DL 75064.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Bus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75064, DL 5064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11670 3 and 7 11671 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Bus 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.
