Canada
1956- Label and catalog number
- Bethlehem Records BCP-6004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Sings Lullabys Of Birdland
by Chris Connor · 1956
18 pressings6 countriesVocalJazz
Sings Lullabys Of Birdland was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Sings Lullabys Of Birdland
1 pressing came out in 1956, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Canada | Bethlehem Records BCP-6004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6004 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6004 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6004LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP-6004LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1082LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2340LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Bethlehem Records PAP-23003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Bethlehem Records BTM 6823LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SOPL 283BHLP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SOPL-283-BHLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | US | Bethlehem Records BCP 6004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records YP-7103-BELP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1984 | Japan | Bethlehem Records YP-7103-BELP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Bethlehem Records SGD-36 / Bethlehem Records BCP-6004LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1992 | Japan | Bethlehem Records COJY-9023 / Bethlehem Records YP-7103LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Angel Records HV 3001 / Angel Records HV-3001LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Bethlehem Records PMCJ 1082LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lullaby Of Birdland
- A2What Is There To Say
- A3Try A Little Tenderness
- A4Spring Is Here
- A5Why Shouldn't I
- A6Ask Me
- A7Blue Silhouette
- B1Chiquita From Chi-Wah-Wah
- B2A Cottage For Sale
- B3How Long Has This Been Going On
- B4Stella By Starlight
- B5Gone With The Wind
- B6He's Coming Home
- B7Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings Lullabys Of Birdland are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Sings Lullabys Of Birdland are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1956 and 1992.
When was Sings Lullabys Of Birdland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in Canada. One of them is Bethlehem Records BCP-6004.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings Lullabys Of Birdland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BCP-6004) 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 Sings Lullabys Of Birdland 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.
