Netherlands
May 2003- Label and catalog number
- Massive Drive Recordings MD 033
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MD 033 -A-Runout side A, etched
MD 033 -B-Runout side B, etched
Three DrivesAir Traffic
Vinyl pressings
Air Traffic
by Three Drives · 2003
10 pressings3 countriesProgressive TranceTranceElectronic
Air Traffic was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Air Traffic
4 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
July 30, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Massive Drive Recordings MD 035
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
May 2003- Label and catalog number
- Massive Drive Recordings MD 033
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
Spain
2003- Label and catalog number
- Insolent Tracks INSMX 307
- Format
- 12"
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Spain | Insolent Tracks INSMX 307First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Massive Drive Recordings MD 033First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Massive Drive Recordings MD 033First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Massive Drive Recordings MD 035First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula NEBDJX05612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula Nebdj05612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula Nebt05612", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula Nebtx05612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula nebt05612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Nebula Nebtx05612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- Logo Side
- AAir Traffic
- Info Side
- BCruise Ship
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Air Traffic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Air Traffic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Air Traffic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Massive Drive Recordings MD 033, released May 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Air Traffic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MD 033, MD 035, INSMX 307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MD 033 -A- and MD 033 -B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Air Traffic 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.
