Belgium
1965- Label and catalog number
- Palette PB 40.231
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Early Bird / Special-230
by André Brasseur · 1965
20 pressings13 countriesSurfModRock
Early Bird / Special-230 was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Early Bird / Special-230
8 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Belgium
1965- Label and catalog number
- Palette PB 40.231
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
PB-40231-1Runout side A
PB-40231-2Runout side B
PB 40.231-1Label side A
PB 40.231-2Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Radio Station Copy
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-221241
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | CBS BA-221241First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Belgium | Palette PB 40.231First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Belgium | Palette PB 40.231First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Canada | Kapp Records FC4 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Greece | Palette PAL 3523First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Pye International 7N 25332First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | 4 Corners Of The World FC 4 130First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Austria | Palette PB 40.231 / Amadeo PB 40.2317", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Belgium | Palette PB 40.2317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1966 | Germany | Palette DV 14464 B / Vogue Schallplatten DV 14464 B7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Palette PI 1487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | South Africa | Palette PAS 617", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Palette DV 14464 B / Vogue Schallplatten DV 14464 B7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Palette DV 14464 B / Vogue Schallplatten DV 14464 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Palette 104.750 / Ariola 104 7507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Telstar TSI 1411 / Telstar 36.001411.007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Disc Jockey TS 5387", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten DV 14464 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AEarly Bird Satellite
- BSpecial 230
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Bird / Special-230 are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Early Bird / Special-230 are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1965 and 1985.
When was Early Bird / Special-230 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Belgium, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Palette PB 40.231.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Bird / Special-230 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 40.231, 7N 25332, FC 4 130, BA-221241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Early Bird / Special-230 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.