Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83817Epic 83817
- Format
- LP, Album
Felix CavaliereCastles In The Air
Vinyl pressings
Castles In The Air
by Felix Cavaliere · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesRockFunk / SoulPop
Castles In The Air was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Castles In The Air
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 83817
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC S-83817-A1 ⋀Runout, A-side, etched/stamped
EPC S-83817-B1 ⋀Runout, B-side, etched/stamped
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35990
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-35990-2H [3☉ logo] STERLING PA side runout, mostly etched
BL-35990-2A STERLING GC P [3☉ logo]B side runout, mostly etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35990
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-35990-2I [3☉ logo] A STERLINGA side runout, mostly etched
BL-35990-2A STERLING [signature] [3☉ logo]B side runout, mostly etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35990
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic NJE 35990, JE 35990
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
T1 AL35990-2C 3J STERLINGSide 1 (etched except for "STERLING")
T1 BL35990-2C STERLINGSide 2 (etched except for "STERLING")
AL 35590Side 1 label
BL 35590Side 2 label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Epic EPC 83817 / Epic 83817First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-215First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Epic EPC 83817First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35990First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35990First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic NJE 35990, JE 35990First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35990First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-215LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Epic JE 35990LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Good To Have Love Back3:53
- A2Only A Lonely Heart Sees3:50
- A3All Or Nothing3:21
- A4Castles In The Air3:34
- A5People Got To Be Free3:44
- B1Dancin' The Night Away4:14
- B2Love Is The First Day Of Spring4:23
- B3Outside Your Window3:13
- B4Don't Hold Back Your Love4:09
- B5You Turned Me Around4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Castles In The Air are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Castles In The Air are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Castles In The Air first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC 83817.
How do I tell if my copy of Castles In The Air is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 83817, JE 35990, NJE 35990, JE 35990, ELPS 4044) 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 Castles In 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.