US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SM-11071
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SM-1-11071-J8Side A, Runout, etched
SM-2-11071-A6Side B, Runout, etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A / B, Runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Love Theme From The Godfather
by Al Martino · 1972
17 pressings10 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzPop
Love Theme From The Godfather was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Godfather
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11071
- Format
- LP · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11071-H1 #3 0Etched Side A, except "0" stamped
ST-2-11071-H1 #1 0Etched Side B, except "0" stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11071
- Format
- LP · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11071-J2 1-S #3 ─◁Etched Side A
ST-2-11071-J2 1-S #3 ─◁Etched Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11071
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Sideways (2) 1-11071-H-3 .. Sideways (1) *Etched Side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11071
- Format
- LP
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11071
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11071 H6Runout Side A [etched]
ST-2-11071 H5Runout Side B [etched]
ST1-11071Side A label
ST2-11071Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11071First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Colombia | Capitol Records SM-11071 / Codiscos 11184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 28 685-6 / EMI Electrola 28 685-6LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 61 998 / Capitol Records ST-11071LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80593First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 11071 / Capitol Records ST.11071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST 11071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Movieplay S-26.155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11071First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SM-11071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11071First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11071First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records ST-11071First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03477 / World Record Club R. 03477LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R.03477LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SM-11071LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C062-81 186 / Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 186LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Theme From The Godfather (Speak Softly Love)2:59
- A2Just Say I Love Her3:05
- A3I Have But One Heart2:55
- A4A Man Without Love3:18
- A5The Gypsy In You2:46
- B1The Rise & Fall Of A Fool2:46
- B2The Godfather Waltz3:45
- B3You're Breaking My Heart3:33
- B4Every Day Of My Love3:10
- B5I'm Still Not Thru Missin' You2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Theme From The Godfather are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Love Theme From The Godfather are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Love Theme From The Godfather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is Capitol Records SM-11071.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Theme From The Godfather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM-11071, ST-11071, E-ST 11071, ECP-80593) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SM-1-11071-J8 and SM-2-11071-A6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Theme From The Godfather 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.
