US
December 1957- Label and catalog number
- Jazz Workshop JWS-501Jazz Workshop JW-501
- Format
- LP, Album
Charlie ParkerBird On 52nd St.
Vinyl pressings
Bird On 52nd St.
by Charlie Parker · 1957
15 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Bird On 52nd St. was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Bird On 52nd St.
1 pressing came out in 1957, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Jazz Workshop JWS-501 / Jazz Workshop JW-501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | US | Fantasy 6011LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Fantasy 6011LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | France | America Records 30 AM 6061LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Fantasy VIJ-5014M / Debut Records DEB-5014LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 1976 | Japan | Fantasy VIJ-5014M / Debut Records DEB-5014LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC114-1NC / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | America Records 30 AM 6061LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Original Jazz Classics OJC-114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Fantasy LFR-8848 / Fantasy LFR 8848LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-114 / Fantasy F-6011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Theme
- A2Shaw 'Nuff
- A3Out Of Nowhere
- A4Hot House
- A5This Time The Dream's On Me
- A6Night In Tunisia
- A7My Old Flame
- A852nd Street Theme
- B1The Way You Look Tonight
- B2Out Of Nowhere
- B3Chasin' The Bird
- B4This Time The Dream's On Me
- B5Dizzy Atmosphere
- B6How High The Moon
- B7Theme
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bird On 52nd St. are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bird On 52nd St. are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 2015.
When was Bird On 52nd St. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Jazz Workshop JWS-501, released December 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Bird On 52nd St. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JWS-501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bird On 52nd St. 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.
