Philippines
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PR0-3535
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Walter EganMagnet And Steel
Vinyl pressings
Magnet And Steel
by Walter Egan · 1977
12 pressings10 countriesPop RockRockPop
Magnet And Steel was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Magnet And Steel
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Philippines | Polydor PR0-3535First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2001 8087", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2001 8077", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 8077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 8077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | polydor 20018077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | Polydor 2001831.47", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Polydor PS 10357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 8077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2001 8077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor DPQ61067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Polydor PRO-35357", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMagnet And Steel3:21
- BShe's So Tough3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magnet And Steel are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Magnet And Steel are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Magnet And Steel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Philippines. One of them is Polydor PR0-3535.
How do I tell if my copy of Magnet And Steel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR0-3535) 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 Magnet And Steel 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.
