US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
J-1214 PT 1Side A runout
J-1214 PT 2Side B runout
Charlie ParkerThe Fabulous Bird
Vinyl pressings
The Fabulous Bird
by Charlie Parker · 1955
12 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
The Fabulous Bird was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Fabulous Bird
4 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK & Europe
1955- Label and catalog number
- Jazztone J-1214
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Italy | Jazztone J-1214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | UK & Europe | Jazztone J-1214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Jazztone J-1214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | US | Jazztone J-1214First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Italy | Fonit U.S.A. LPI 8009 / Fonit U.S.A. LPU 8009LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Italy | Fonit U.S.A. LPI 8009 / Fonit U.S.A. LPI. 8009LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Baronet Records B-107LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Baronet Records B-107LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1962 | US | Blue Ribbon BRS 8011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Not Now Music NOTLP214LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Music Parade Cetra LEL. 57LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Hall Of Fame JG-617LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Dewey Square
- A2The Hymn
- A3Scrapple From Apple
- A4Bongo Beep
- A5Bird Feathers
- A6Klactoveedsedstene
- A7Out Of Nowhere
- B1Don't Blame Me
- B2Dexterity
- B3Bird Of Paradise
- B4Bongo Bop
- B5Cool Blues
- B6Hot Blues
- B7Bird's Nest
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Bird are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Fabulous Bird are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 2016.
When was The Fabulous Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Italy, UK & Europe. One of them is Jazztone J-1214.
How do I tell if my copy of The Fabulous Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J-1214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J-1214 PT 1 and J-1214 PT 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Fabulous Bird 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.
