US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9747
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM 138419-1C S A3 0Runout A
XSM 138420-1D S1 A3 0Runout B
XSM 138419Label A
XSM 138420Label B
Charlie ByrdThe Great Byrd
Vinyl pressings
The Great Byrd
by Charlie Byrd · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
The Great Byrd was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Great Byrd
9 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9747
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM138419-1B VSide A, stamped
o XSM138420-1BSide B, stamped
1 TSide A, etched
1 TSide B, etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9747
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM138419-1A P B3 oRunout side A
XSM138420-1A P A3 oRunout side B
XSM 138419Label matrix side A
XSM 138420Label matrix side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9747
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing, 6
- Runout / matrix
XSM138419-1C S 3 B 0Side A runout
XSM138420-1D S 3 A 0Side B runout
XSM 138419Side A label
XSM 138420Side B label
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233643
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX159058A Side Stamped
MX159059B Side Stamped
A MX159058 SBP233643-1A Side variant 1 Stamped
^IA MX159059 SBP233643-2B Side variant 1 Stamped
Japan
1968- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONP 50059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | CBS SBP 233643First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Philippines | CBS CS 9747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Singapore | CBS CS 9747First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9747First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9747First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 9747LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9747LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9747LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Wichita Lineman2:49
- A2For Once In My Life2:40
- A3Those Were The Days3:02
- A4Scarborough Fair / Canticle2:48
- A5Happy Together3:16
- A6Hey Jude3:05
- B1Abraham, Martin And John4:02
- B2I'll Never Fall In Love Again (From "Promises, Promises")3:14
- B3Lullaby From "Rosemary's Baby"4:28
- B4I Don't Have To Take It3:12
- B5Who Is Gonna Love Me2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Great Byrd are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Great Byrd are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1970.
When was The Great Byrd first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Japan, Philippines and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9747.
How do I tell if my copy of The Great Byrd is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9747, SBP 233643, SONP 50059, ASF 1353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 138419-1C S A3 0 and XSM 138420-1D S1 A3 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Great Byrd 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.
