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Soul Magic

by YBU · 1991

13 pressings4 countriesDowntempoElectronic

Soul Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Soul Magic

5 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 3 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.

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

All 13 vinyl pressings

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

1990s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1991BelgiumSSR Records 12SSR 115First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1991BelgiumSSR SSR 115First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo
1991BelgiumSSR Records 12SSR 115First year12"12"
1991ItalyFlying International FIN 023First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1991UKSplish SPLISH 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1991UKSplish SPLISH 312", Test Pressing · Test pressing12", Test Pressing · Test pressing
1993EuropeZYX Music ZYX 6941-12 / ZYX Music ZYX 4608-612"12"
1993BelgiumSSR Records 12 SSR 12412"12"
2000s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2003BelgiumHi-Phen Music Delivery MD-00812", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
2003BelgiumHi-Phen Music Delivery MD-00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo
2003BelgiumHi-Phen Music Delivery MD-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo
2003BelgiumHi-Phen Music Delivery MD-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
2003BelgiumHi-Phen Music Delivery MD-00912", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label

Tracklist

  1. ASoul Magic8:40
  2. B1Soul Magic (Freestyle Radio Mix)3:30
  3. B2Soul Magic (Bass & Drum Style)4:56

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Soul Magic are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Soul Magic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2003.

When was Soul Magic first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Belgium, UK, Italy. One of them is SSR Records 12SSR 115.

How do I tell if my copy of Soul Magic is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12SSR 115, SSR 115, SPLISH 3, FIN 023) 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 Soul 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.

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