US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PPKM-2900A-side label
PPKM-2901B-side label
PPKM-2900- 2S R
PPKM-2901- 3S R
Ann MargretBye Bye Birdie
Vinyl pressings
Bye Bye Birdie
by Ann Margret · 1963
13 pressings8 countriesVocalThemePopStage & Screen
Bye Bye Birdie was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Bye Bye Birdie
8 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA 101506
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
O2PW-0179Label side A
O2PW-0180Label side B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-8168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1963- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 45N 1376 (47 - 8168)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OKAW 10635 1S 2C 1Runout side A
OKAW 10636 1S 1A 1Runout side B
Japan
1963- Label and catalog number
- Victor SS-1352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | RCA 101506First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Australia | RCA 101506First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA 47-8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1376 (47 - 8168)First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Japan | Victor SS-1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | RCA 47-8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | RCA Victor 47-8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-160417", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-13527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1376 (47-8186)7" | 7" |
| ? | Peru | RCA FTA 1617" | 7" |
| ? | Peru | RCA Victor FTA 1617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABye Bye Birdie2:09
- BTake All The Kisses2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Birdie are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Birdie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1972.
When was Bye Bye Birdie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8168.
How do I tell if my copy of Bye Bye Birdie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-8168, 101506, 45N 1376 (47 - 8168), SS-1352) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PPKM-2900 and PPKM-2901. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bye Bye Birdie 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.
