US
October 28, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34911
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL 34911-1B TML-SA runout
S2 PBL 34911 1G TML-MB runout
AL 34911A label
BL 34911B label
Deniece WilliamsSong Bird
Vinyl pressings
Song Bird
by Deniece Williams · 1977
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Song Bird 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Song Bird
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34911
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34911 1C TML-MA Side Etched & Stamped
P PBL 34911 1C TML-MB Side Etched & Stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34911
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34911 1F TML-S D T1Side A runout
PBL 34911 1M TML-S B o T1Side B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 34911
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL 34911-1B TML-S A6A runout
S2 PBL2+00 0G TML-MB runout
AL 34911A label
BL 34911B label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 86046CBS 86046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
() CBS-S-86046・A-1Side A runout, etched
B CBS-S-86046・B-3 MARTYSide B runout, etched
Canada
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34911
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 34911-1A-2G oSide A runout
BL 34911-1A-2G,H oSide B runout
AL 34911Side A label
BL 34911Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 86046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 86046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS CBS 86046 / CBS 86046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34911First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34911First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34911First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34911First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 837First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia JC 34911First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | CBS 138046 / Discos CBS 138046LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia PC 34911LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Time3:51
- A2The Boy I Left Behind3:37
- A3We Have Love For You3:36
- A4God Is Amazing4:00
- B1Baby, Baby My Love's All For You4:09
- B2Season3:38
- B3Be Good To Me2:56
- B4The Paper7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Song Bird are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Song Bird are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Song Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Columbia JC 34911, released October 28, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Song Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 34911, CBS 86046, PC 34911, 25AP 837) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1S PAL 34911-1B TML-S and S2 PBL 34911 1G TML-M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Song 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.
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