US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RF-4544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RF4544-XY151-2 CDKA-Side Runout Etching
RF4544-XY152-2B-Side Runout Etching
XY-151Side A Label
XY-152Side B Label
Charlie ByrdMeditation = Meditacao / O Barquinho = Little Boat
Vinyl pressings
Meditation = Meditacao / O Barquinho = Little Boat
by Charlie Byrd · 1963
12 pressings7 countriesBossa NovaJazz
Meditation 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 Meditation
9 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
- Riverside Records RF-4544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RF 4544-XY 151-1 ⓜ XA Side (Etched & Stamped)
RF 4544-XY152-1 ⓜB Side (Etched & Stamped)
XY-151A-Side Label
XY-152B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RF-4544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RF-4544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RF4544-XY151 MA-Side Runout Etching
RF4544-XY152 M R-1B-Side Runout Etching
XY-151Side A Label
XY-152Side B Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records 106910 RIF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · 3-Prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
106910 ∇ 1F ∇ 1//420 1Side A Stamped Run-out
11 1 106910 ∇ 2F ∇ 1//420Side B Stamped Run-out
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RF-4544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XY151 7XS 3106A-Side Runout Etching
XY152 7XS 3107B-Side Runout Etching
XY-151Side A Label
XY-152Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | Riverside Records RF-4544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Chile | Philips 106 910 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | Riverside Records AA 106.910First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Riverside Recordings 106 910 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Riverside Records 106910 RIFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RF-4544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RF-4544First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RF-4544First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Riverside Records RF-4544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Riverside Records RF-45447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Riverside Records 106 910 RIF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Philips 106 910 RIF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMeditation = Meditacao2:30
- BO Barquinho = Little Boat1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meditation are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Meditation are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Meditation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Chile and more. One of them is Riverside Records RF-4544.
How do I tell if my copy of Meditation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RF-4544, 106910 RIF, 106 910 RIF, AA 106.910) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RF4544-XY151-2 CDK and RF4544-XY152-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Meditation 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.
