Vinyl pressings
by Whodini · 1982
Magic's Wand was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
28 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
A-2 - VJ-12008-SARunout side A, variant 1
A-4 - VJ-12008-SBRunout side B, variant 1
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ANGIE A-2 ↔ VJ-12008-SARunout side A, variant 2
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) A-2 ↔ VJ-12008-SBRunout side B, variant 2
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ANGIE VJ-12008-SA FR-25722 CHALETStamped / Etched Runout A
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr :v) ANGIE VJ-12008-SB FR-25722 CHALETStamped / Etched Runout B
VJ 12008-SALabel A
VJ 12008-SBLabel B
VJ-1200-SA VJEMW MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR (smiley face) ANGiESide A runout, etched
VJ-12008-SB II EMW MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbiE JR (smiley face)Side B runout, etched
VJ-12008 SASide A label
VJ-12008 SBSide B label
VS-2004-SA-X MASTERED AT FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :<)
VS-2004-SB-X MASTERED AT FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :<)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Jive X-9018 / Jive JIVE T 28First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Australia | Jive K-6127First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Jive JVD 007First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Jive JIVE 28XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Jive JIV 124011 / Jive JIV 12.4011First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Jive JIV 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Jive 6.13 625First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | Jive JV 581First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Jive DE X 13033First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Jive 151.094First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Jive 145.011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Jive 145.011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Jive 151.094First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Jive X9018First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Jive K 9127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Whodini) QUARK 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | New York Records NEW-92207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
34 vinyl pressings of Magic's Wand are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2005.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jive VJ 12008.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJ 12008, VS 2004, JIVE T 28, JIVE 28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-2 - VJ-12008-SA and A-4 - VJ-12008-SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
