US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3035
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
76059 3035 H3 #2 0A side runout
76060 3035 H3 #2 0B side runout
S45-76059A side label
S45-76060B side label
Susan RayeL.A. International Airport
Vinyl pressings
L.A. International Airport
by Susan Raye · 1971
18 pressings10 countriesCountryBakersfield SoundFolkWorld
L.A. International Airport was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 L.A. International Airport
12 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-76059-H2 IAMA-Side Runout Etching
S-45-76060-H2 IAMB-Side Runout Etching
S45-76059A-Side Label
S45-76060B-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3035
- Format
- 7", Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-76059-H-1 I ✲Side A Runout
S-45-76060-H-1 I ✲Side B Runout
S45-76059Side A Label
S45-76060Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records PRO-6129Capitol Records PRO-6130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-9515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PRO6129. 7XCAP1863-2SIDE A
45 PRO 6130 7XCAP1864.SIDE B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Barbados | Capitol Records 3035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-80 898First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Capitol Records F 3035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3035First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records PRO-6129 / Capitol Records PRO-6130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3035First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3035First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Denmark | Capitol Records 6C 006-822837", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-80 898 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-80 8987", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 80898 / EMI Electrola 808987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 30357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | India | Capitol Records CLE 137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CR-28127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1L.A. International Airport2:48
- B1Merry-Go-Round Of Love2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.A. International Airport are there?
18 vinyl pressings of L.A. International Airport are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was L.A. International Airport first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3035.
How do I tell if my copy of L.A. International Airport is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3035, PRO-6129, CP-9515, 1 C 006-80 898) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 76059 3035 H3 #2 0 and 76060 3035 H3 #2 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L.A. International Airport 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.