Vinyl pressings
by Charlie Parker · 1977
Bird And Pres: The '46 Concerts was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
3 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
VE-2-2518 AM-CP MASTERDISK G.K.Side A runout [MASTERDISK stamped, else etched]
VE-2-2518-BM-CP1 MASTERDISK G.K.Side B runout [MASTERDISK stamped, else etched]
VE-2-2518-CM-CP-2 MASTERDISKSide C runout [MASTERDISK stamped, else etched]
VE-2-2518-DM-CP-1 MASTERDISK G.K.Side D runout [MASTERDISK stamped, else etched]
VE-2-2518 AMSide A runout - etched]
VE-2-2518-BM-CP1Side B runout - etched]
VE-2-2518-CM-CP-2 MASTERDISKSide C runout [MASTERDISK stamped, else etched]
VE-2-2518-DM-CP-1Side D runout - etched]
V ERVPOL 23673̶323 1 380 CIDIS A 3Runout side A
POL VERV 2367 323 2 380 CIDIS A 5Runout side B
POL VERV 2367 324 1 380 CIDIS A 4Runout side C
POL VERV2367 324 2 380 CIDIS A 4Runout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Verve Records 2610 041First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Verve Records 2632 069LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1983 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Verve Records VE-2-2518LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
10 vinyl pressings of Bird And Pres: The '46 Concerts are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, France. One of them is Verve Records VE-2-2518.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VE-2-2518, 2610 041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VE-2-2518 AM-CP MASTERDISK G.K. and VE-2-2518-BM-CP1 MASTERDISK G.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
