US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBB-342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SWBB-1-342-B2 IAMA-side runout
SWBB-2-342-B2 IAMB-side runout
SWBB-3-342-A1 IAMC-side runout
SWBB-4-342-B2 IAMD-side runout
Vincent PriceWitchcraft-Magic (An Adventure In Demonology)
Vinyl pressings
Witchcraft-Magic (An Adventure In Demonology)
by Vincent Price · 1969
11 pressings2 countriesSpoken WordOccultNon-Music
Witchcraft-Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Witchcraft-Magic
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBB-342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
SWBB 1 342 W4 #1 0Side A runout
SWBB 2 342 W1 #1 0Side B runout
SWBB 3 342 W1 #1 0Side C runout
SWBB 4 342 W1 #1 0Side D runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBB-342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
SWBB-1-342-H-3' 1 ✲Side A runout
SWBB-2-342-H-3' 1 ✲Side B runout
SWBB-3-342-H-3' 1 ✲Side C runout
SWBB-4-342-H-3' 1 ✲Side D runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBB-342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold, Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SWBB-1-342-W3 ─◁A-side runout
SWBB-2-342-W3 ─◁B-side runout
SWBB-3-342-W3 ─◁C-side runout
SWBB-4-342-W3 ─◁D-side runout
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SWBB-342
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SWBB-1-342-X2A-side runout
SWBB-2-342B-side runout
SWBB-3-342-X2C-side runout
SWBB-4-342-X2D-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records SWBB-342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SWBB-342LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1752All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, LP, LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Colored vinyl | All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, LP, LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music 1766LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1752LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SWBB 500342LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Prologue
- A2The Tale Of Master Seth
- A3Hitler And Witchcraft
- A4Witchcraft In History
- A5Women As Witches
- A6Witch Burning
- A7Witch Tortures
- B1Witch Tortures (Continued)
- B2The World Of Spirits And Demons
- B3Preparation For Magic
- B4Instruments Of Magic
- B5How To Invoke Spirits, Demons, Unseen Forces
- B6The Magic Bloodstone
- B7The Witches Cauldron
- B8How To Communicate With The Spirits
- C1How To Communicate With The Spirits (Continued)
- C2Gerald Yorke And Necromancy
- C3How To Make A Pact With The Devil
- C4How To Become A Witch
- C5Curses, Spells, Charms
- D1Curses, Spells, Charms (Continued)
- D2Potions
- D3The Hand Of Glory
- D4The Witches Sabbat
- D5Witchcraft Today
- D6Epilogue
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Witchcraft-Magic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Witchcraft-Magic are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 2024.
When was Witchcraft-Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records SWBB-342.
How do I tell if my copy of Witchcraft-Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWBB-342) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWBB-1-342-B2 IAM and SWBB-2-342-B2 IAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Witchcraft-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.