US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Cadence 1398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 67817Runout, Side A, Etched
ZTSP 67818Runout, Side B, Etched
ZTSP 67817Side A label
ZTSP 67818Side B label
Andy WilliamsThe Bilbao Song
Vinyl pressings
The Bilbao Song
by Andy Williams · 1960
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
The Bilbao Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 The Bilbao Song
3 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLA 9348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSK.5184Label A
MSK.5185Label B
Germany
1960- Label and catalog number
- Heliodor 453 102
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Germany | Heliodor 453 102First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLA 9348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | US | Cadence 1398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Canada | Cadence 13987", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13987", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13987", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13987", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Cadence 13987", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Bilbao Song2:09
- BHow Wonderful To Know2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bilbao Song are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Bilbao Song are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1961.
When was The Bilbao Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Cadence 1398.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bilbao Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1398, 45-HLA 9348, 453 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP 67817 and ZTSP 67818. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bilbao Song 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.
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