Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 45-1940Hispavox 45-1940 (SN)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
Pedro MarinAire
Vinyl pressings
Aire
by Pedro Marin · 1980
12 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Aire was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Aire
11 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 45-1940Hispavox 45-1940 (SN)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 - 1940 - A2Variant 1, runout A side, etched
45 - 1940 - B2Variant 1, runout B side, etched
45 - 1940 - A1 ɯ 1-Variant 2, runout A side, etched
45 - 1940 - B1 - ɯ 1-Variant 2, runout B side, etched
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 32768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 2022 047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2022 047 ASide A Etched
2022-047BSide B Etched
Chile
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox HS 228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ecuador
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 104-0092
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S-33875-HIS-45label, side A
S-33875-HIS-45label, side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Music Hall 32768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Hispavox 2022 047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Chile | Hispavox HS 228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Hispavox 104-0092First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Hispavox 2022 047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2001 974First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | Gamma G-2274First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Panama | Hispavox AC-H-3610First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Portugal | Hispavox HIS 22-79First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1940 / Hispavox 45-1940 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1980 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1940 / Hispavox 45-1940 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Gamma GX 07-917 / Hispavox GX 07-9177", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- AAire3:40
- BSha La La La ¡Anímate!3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aire are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Aire are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Aire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Spain, Argentina, Belgium, Chile and more. One of them is Hispavox 45-1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Aire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1940, 32768, 2022 047, HS 228) 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 Aire 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.