Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor BTM 1008
- Format
- LP, Album
Curved AirAirborne
Vinyl pressings
Airborne
by Curved Air · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesProg RockRock
Airborne was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Airborne
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor BTM 1008RCA Victor 26.21784 AS
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BTM -1008-A I Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
BTM -1008-B I Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
(26.21784) BTM 1008-ALabel side A
(26.21784) BTM 1008-BLabel side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- BTM Records BTM 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BTM - 1008 - A-1 A2HSide A runout, variant 1
BTM - 1008 - B-1 A1XSide B runout, variant 1
BTM-1008-A1 A1 W A1ESide A runout, variant 2
BTM-1008-B-2 A1ESide B runout, variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- BTM Records BTM 1008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1-4038BTM Records BTM 1008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BTM 1008-A A1˄ 1 DBRunout Side A
BTM 1008-B A1˄ 2 DBRunout Side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor BTM 1008
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4038 / BTM Records BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor BTM 1008 / RCA Victor 26.21784 ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6090 / RCA BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6090First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Portugal | RCA Victor BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor BTM 1008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | BTM Records BTM 1008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | BTM Records BTM 1008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Desiree3:12
- A2Kids To Blame3:19
- A3Broken Lady3:13
- A4Juno3:23
- A5Touch Of Tequila3:49
- B1Moonshine11:36
- B2Heaven (Never Seemed So Far Away)3:18
- B3Hot & Bothered2:53
- B4Dazed4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Airborne are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Airborne are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Airborne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor BTM 1008.
How do I tell if my copy of Airborne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BTM 1008, VPL1-4038, RVP-6090) 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 Airborne 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.
