US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Parkway P-873
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P873A-3 SR AudioMatrixSide A, etched, (AudioMatrix) stamped
P873B-1 SR AudioMatrixSide B, etched, (AudioMatrix) stamped
Chubby CheckerBirdland
Vinyl pressings
Birdland
by Chubby Checker · 1962
23 pressings16 countriesRock & RollRockFunk / Soul
Birdland was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Birdland
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Parkway P-873First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Brazil | Fermata FB-33297", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Parkway P-873X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Denmark | Cameo Parkway CFF 87", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Finland | Karusell CFF 87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Cameo Parkway 10300 AT / Cameo Parkway 10 300 AT7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Greece | Cameo Parkway 16016 CP7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Parkway JET-12787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Parkway CP 26.3817", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Parkway P-8737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Parkway P-8737", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Norway | Cameo Parkway CFF-87", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | South Africa | Continental Records PD 7-87267", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Cameo Parkway CFF 87", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | Sweden | Parkway CFF-87", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Producciones Fermata 3F-00407", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABirdland2:17
- BBlack Cloud2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birdland are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Birdland are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Birdland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Parkway P-873.
How do I tell if my copy of Birdland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-873) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P873A-3 SR AudioMatrix and P873B-1 SR AudioMatrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
