US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Speak Softly Love
by Al Martino · 1972
22 pressings14 countriesSoft RockBalladRockPop
Speak Softly Love 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 Speak Softly Love
19 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 14 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 3313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · LA Pressing
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-3313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-78260-F-3- 2 ✲A-Side Runout
S-45-78261-F-3- 2 ✲B-Side Runout
S45-78260A-Side Label
S45-78261B-Side Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Pong center
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15725Capitol Records SF 78260 45
- Format
- 7", Promo
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 15010
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Capitol Records 15010First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9893First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records 3313First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records 33137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Denmark | Capitol Records 6E 006 81124First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Denmark | Capitol Records 6E 006-81124 / Capitol Records 6E 006 81124First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 124 ÜFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 124 ÜFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Greece | Capitol Records CL 15725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | Capitol Records 45-78260 F. 3313First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Capitol Records 3 C006--81124 / Capitol Records 3C 006 81124First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Lebanon | Capitol Records CL 15725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81 124First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Movieplay SN-20.666First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-18 1124 77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASpeak Softly Love (Love Theme From The Film ''The Godfather'')2:52
- BI Have But One Heart2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Speak Softly Love are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Speak Softly Love are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Speak Softly Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3313.
How do I tell if my copy of Speak Softly Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3313, P-3313, CL 15725, 15010) 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 Speak Softly Love 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.
