US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 122498 4 2 IIIIRunout, Side A, Stamped
7 122499 5 2Runout, Side B, Stamped
(7-122,498)Label Side A
(7-122,499) ◆Label Side B
Vinnie BellAirport Love Theme
Vinyl pressings
Airport Love Theme
by Vinnie Bell · 1970
23 pressings16 countriesThemeContemporaryEasy ListeningJazz
Airport Love Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Airport Love Theme
17 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 122498 4A side runout variant 1
7 122499 4B side runout variant 1
7 122498 4 2A side runout variant 2
7 122499 4 2B side runout variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 122498 2 1A-side runout
7 122499 2 1B-side runout
7-122,498A-side label
7-122,499 ✤B-side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-122498 2 1Runout A
7-122499 2 1Runout B
7-122,498A-side label
7-122,499✤B-side label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca 32659
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
122498-1CRunout (Stamped) Side A
122499-1CRunout (Stamped) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | MCA Records International MCA 1090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | MCA Records 4 C 006-95352 / MCA Records 4C006 95352First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Decca 732659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | MCA Records MCS 2815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | MCA Records MCS 2815 / MCA Records MC/S 2815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 2815First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | London Records 32659First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | MCA Records D-1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | MCA Records MC/S 2815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Singapore & Malaysia | LIFE Records 7-167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | MCA Records SN-20.470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MU 1125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32659First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Decca 32659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | MCA Records MCAS-0197", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA 10907", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Brazil | MCA Records MC/S-28157", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | France | MCA Records 110.0457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records MCS 28157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Venezuela | MCA Records MC/S 28157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAirport Love Theme (Gwen And Vern)2:58
- BMarilyn's Theme2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Airport Love Theme are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Airport Love Theme are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Airport Love Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca 32659.
How do I tell if my copy of Airport Love Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 32659, MU 1125, MCA 1090, 4 C 006-95352) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 122498 4 2 IIII and 7 122499 5 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Airport Love Theme 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.