US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34222
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 34222-1A-2GSide 1 (etched)
BL 34222-1A-2GSide 2 (etched)
AL 34222-1B-2GSide 1 (etched) var 1
BL 34222-1A-2GSide 2 (etched) var 1
The Flying Burrito BrosAirborne
Vinyl pressings
Airborne
by The Flying Burrito Bros · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesCountry RockRock
Airborne was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Airborne
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34222 1C A3 XTAL 2 A PSide A runout
PBL 34222 1C A3 XTAL 2 A PSide B runout
AL 34222Side A label
BL 34222Side B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34222
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL34222 1C A3 XTAL A 1Side A (Etched)
PBL 34222-1D J5 1Side b (Etched)
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34222
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL34222 1A A3 XTAL A 3Side A runout etched
1S PBL 34222-1B JS 1 A3Side B runout etched
AL 34222Side A label
Bl 34222Side B label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 81433
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234857CBS PC 34222
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX177445 SBP234857-1Runout Side A
MX177446 SBP234857-2Runout 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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 234857 / CBS PC 34222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia KC 34222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 148First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | CBS 81433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 234857First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS S 81433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | CBS S 81433First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34222First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34222First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34222First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34222First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Out Of Control3:50
- A2Waitin' For Love To Begin2:47
- A3Toe Tappin' Music3:17
- A4Quiet Man3:49
- A5Northbound Bus3:58
- A6Big Bayou3:34
- B1Walk On The Water3:28
- B2Linda Lu3:08
- B3Border Town3:45
- B4She's A Sailor5:02
- B5Jesus Broke The Wild Horse3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Airborne are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Airborne are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Airborne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34222.
How do I tell if my copy of Airborne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34222, S 81433, SBP 234857, KC 34222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34222-1A-2G and BL 34222-1A-2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Airborne 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.
