UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4179Decca PFS. 4179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9185-2LSide A runout
ZAL-9186-2LSide B runout
(ZAL.9185)Side A label
(ZAL.9186)Side B label
Ronnie AldrichDestination Love
Vinyl pressings
Destination Love
by Ronnie Aldrich · 1969
15 pressings12 countriesThemeContemporaryClassicalJazz
Destination Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Destination Love
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9185-2L B 1 JT 1Side A runout - Variant 1
ZAL-9186-2L U JT 1Side B runout - Variant 1
ZAL-9185-2L H JT 1Side A runout - Variant 2
ZAL-9186-2L G JT 1Side B runout - Variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44135 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4179Decca PFS-4179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-9185-2L 4DSide A Runout
ZAL-9186-2L 4DSide B Runout
ZAL9185Side A Label
ZAL9186Side B Label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4179Decca PFS 4.179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Decca PFS 4179 / Decca PFS-4179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | London Records SP 44135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Decca PFS 4179 / Decca PFS 4.179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Decca PFS 4179First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Decca PFS 4179 / Decca PFS. 4179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SP 44135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | London Records SP 44135 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | London Records SLC-4517LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Mexico | London Records SP 44135 / London Records SP. 44135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Decca PFS 4179 / Decca PFS. 4179LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Decca PFS 334179 / Decca PFS. 334179LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | London Records SLLC-38668LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Drum SCLA. 7073 / Decca SCLA. 7073LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Bolivia | London Records 4FB - 44006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Cherie Amour2:52
- A2Aquarius2:40
- A3Midnight Cowboy2:54
- A4Classical Gas4:37
- A5Quentin's Theme From «Dark Shadows»3:01
- A6Wichita Lineman3:33
- B1Baby, I Love You3:09
- B2Windmills Of Your Mind3:46
- B3Theme From «In The Dark»3:29
- B4Love Me Tonight2:47
- B5Love Theme From «Romeo And Juliet»3:28
- B6Good Morning Starshine3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Destination Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Destination Love are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1969 and 1975.
When was Destination Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4179.
How do I tell if my copy of Destination Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4179, SP 44135, SP 44135 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-9185-2L and ZAL-9186-2L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Destination Love 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.
