US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1014
- Format
- LP, Album
Billy PrestonOn The Air
Vinyl pressings
On The Air
by Billy Preston · 1984
12 pressings10 countriesHi NRGFunkDiscoElectronic
On The Air was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 On The Air
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1014
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jump & Shout JS 3305
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JS 3305-ASide 1 Label
JS 3305-BSide 2 Label
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fermata 48.519Megatone Records 48.519
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up INT 145.513
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MTL 33061
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | Jump & Shout JS 3305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Fermata 48.519 / Megatone Records 48.519First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Blow Up INT 145.513First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Megatone Records MTL 33061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Overseas Records SUX-268-VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Overseas Records SUX-268-VFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60765First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Megatone Records MEG 2007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Tandan Records TANLP 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Megatone Records M-1014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Megatone Records M-1014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Machine Records MR - 5656LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1And Dance5:41
- A2Kick-It5:46
- A3Come To Me Little Darlin'3:40
- B1Beatle Tribute3:20
- B2If You Let Me Love You4:24
- B3You Can't Hide From Love3:37
- B4Oh Jamaica3:52
- B5Here, There And Everywhere4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Air are there?
12 vinyl pressings of On The Air are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was On The Air first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Belgium, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Megatone Records M-1014.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Air is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1014, JS 3305, 48.519, INT 145.513) 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 On The Air 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.
