US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPKM-5260-3S A1Side A Etch
SPKM-5260-3S A2Side B Etch
SPKM-5263Side A Label
SPKM-5260Side B Label
Al HirtLove Theme From "The Sandpiper" / The Silence
Vinyl pressings
Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" / The Silence
by Al Hirt · 1965
11 pressings7 countriesJazzPop
Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Love Theme From "The Sandpiper"
10 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SPKM-5263Side A Label
SPKM-5260Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPKM-5263- 4S HRunout Side A
SPKM-5260- 4S HRunout Side B
SPKM-5263Side A Label
SPKM-5260Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SPKM-5260- 2S RA-Side Runout Etching
SPKM-5263- 2S A1 RB-Side Runout Etching
SPKM-5260A-Side Label
SPKM-5263B-Side Label
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-8653
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LC - 16123
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | RCA 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC - 16123First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-8653 / RCA 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 1151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-2171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8653First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 11517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Theme From "The Sandpiper"2:20
- BThe Silence2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8653.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8653, LC - 16123, 47g 1151, 76-2171) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPKM-5260-3S A1 and SPKM-5260-3S A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Theme From "The Sandpiper" 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.
