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Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation

by The Who · 1973

27 pressings2 countriesRock & RollModRock

Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 / The Who Sings My Generation

1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 27 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1973CanadaTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue
1973CanadaTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue
1973USTrack Record MG7-10405First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, StereoLP, Album, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
1974USTrack Record MCA2-4068LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe EditionLP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition
1974USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1974USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1974USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1974USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1976USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe EditionLP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition
1976USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1976USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe EditionLP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe EditionLP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation, Deluxe Edition
1977USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue
1977USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue
1980s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue
1980CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA 2-4068LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA 2-4068LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068 / Track Record MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA2-4068 / Track Record MCA2-4068LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, All Media, CompilationLP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Album, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue
?CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue, LP, Reissue, All Media, Compilation, Reissue
?USMCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, CompilationLP, Album, LP, Album, All Media, Compilation
?USTrack Record MCA2-4068 / MCA Records MCA2-4068LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. Record 1 - Magic Bus
  2. A1Disguises3:04
  3. A2Run Run Run2:36
  4. A3Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde2:24
  5. A4I Can't Reach You2:56
  6. A5Our Love Was, Is3:00
  7. A6Call Me Lightning2:21
  8. B1Magic Bus3:10
  9. B2Someone's Coming2:26
  10. B3Doctor, Doctor2:55
  11. B4Bucket T.2:05
  12. B5Pictures Of Lily2:37
  13. Record 2 - The Who Sings My Generation
  14. C1Out In The Street2:30
  15. C2I Don't Mind2:32
  16. C3The Good's Gone3:59
  17. C4La La La Lies2:12
  18. C5Much Too Much2:45
  19. C6My Generation3:15
  20. B1The Kids Are Alright2:42
  21. B2Please, Please, Please2:45
  22. B3It's Not True2:30
  23. B4The Ox3:49
  24. B5A Legal Matter2:47
  25. B6Instant Party (Circles)3:05

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation are there?

27 vinyl pressings of Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.

When was Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Track Record MG7-10405.

How do I tell if my copy of Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG7-10405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Magic Bus / The Who Sings My Generation 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.

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