US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
TI GRP 5503 SA - CT5 STERLINGSide 1 Runout
I S GRP 5503 SB CS1 STERLINGSide 2 Runout
GRP 5503 SASide 1 Label
GRP 5503 SBSide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Magic
by Tom Browne · 1981
17 pressings11 countriesJazz-FunkSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
16 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5503 SA CP2. STERLINGSide A runout, variant 1
GRP 5503 SB CP2 STERLINGSide B runout, variant 1
GRP 5503 SA CP2 STERLING PSide A runout, variant 2
GRP 5503 SB CP2 STERLING PSide B runout, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5503 SA CS1 STERLINGSide A
GRP 5503 SB CS1 STERLINGSide B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5503 SA H1 HUB STERLING
GRP 5503 SB H1 HUB STERLING
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P GRP 5503 SA STERLING oRunout side A
P GRP 5503 SB STERLING oRunout side B
GRP 5503 SACenter Label, Side A
GRP 5503 SBCenter Label, Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista GRP GRP 5503
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GRP 5503 A//1▽ETO 1 1 2 BILBORunout side A
GRP 5503 B//1▽ETO 1 1 6 BILBO TA1PERunout side B
GRP 5503ALabel side A
GRP 5503BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Arista L 37529First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Arista 203 266 / ARISTA GRP 203 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Arista 203 266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Arista 203 266First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Arista 6483 303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-115First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 203 266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Arista 203 266 / ARISTA GRP 5503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Dance5:29
- A2Magic4:27
- A3I Know4:45
- A4Midnight Interlude5:16
- B1God Bless The Child5:04
- B2Night Wind6:30
- B3Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)4:39
- B4Making Plans4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Magic are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Arista GRP GRP 5503.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRP 5503, L 37529, 203 266, 6483 303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TI GRP 5503 SA - CT5 STERLING and I S GRP 5503 SB CS1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
