US
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0001RCA APDI-0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
I - A2 APD1 0001A 21A-Side Runout Etching
I - A3 APD1 0001B 18B-Side Runout Etching
APDI-0001-ASide 1 Label
APDI-0001-BSide 2 Label
Hugo MontenegroLove Theme From The Godfather
Vinyl pressings
Love Theme From The Godfather
by Hugo Montenegro · 1972
10 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazz-FunkThemeLight Music
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
8 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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
- RCA APD1-0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0001-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0001-BSide 2 Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0001RCA APDI-0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0001A-43 Q 111 I ATA-side stamped runout
APD1-0001B-42 C -I A2B-side stamped runout
APDI-0001-AA-side label
APDI-0001-BB-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0001-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0001-BSide 2 Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0001RCA APDI-0001
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
I - A2 APD1 0001A 21A-Side Runout Etching
I - A3 APD1 0001B 18B-Side Runout Etching
APDI-0001-ASide 1 Label
APDI-0001-BSide 2 Label
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA 443047RCA Victor 443047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0001-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0001-BSide 2 Label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | RCA 443047 / RCA Victor 443047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA R4P-5026First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Mexico | RCA Victor MIL/S-4110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | RCA APD1-0001 / RCA APDI-0001First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | RCA APD1-0001First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | RCA APD1-0001 / RCA APDI-0001First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | RCA APD1-0001First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | RCA APD1-0001 / RCA APDI-0001First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | RCA APD 0001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA APD1-0001 / RCA APDI-0001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Medley
- A2Norwegian Wood3:25
- A3Me And My Arrow3:26
- A4Air On The G String4:10
- A5Quadimodo3:27
- B1I Feel The Earth Move3:30
- B2The Godfather Waltz3:33
- B3Love Theme From "The Godfather"3:27
- B4Pavanne2:58
- B5Stutterology3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Theme From The Godfather are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Theme From The Godfather are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Love Theme From The Godfather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, France, Mexico, Japan. One of them is RCA APD1-0001.
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 APD1-0001, 443047, MIL/S-4110, R4P-5026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I - A2 APD1 0001A 21 and I - A3 APD1 0001B 18. 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.
