US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4048
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BN-LP-4048 - A RVG PA runout
BN-LP-4048 - B RVG PB runout
Vinyl pressings
Byrd In Flight
by Donald Byrd · 1960
18 pressings5 countriesHard BopLatin JazzJazz
Byrd In Flight was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Byrd In Flight
1 pressing came out in 1960, 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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note BLP 4048First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note 4048 / Blue Note BLP 4048LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4048LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84048 / Blue Note BST-84048LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Blue Note BST 84048 / Blue Note BST-84048LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Blue Note 5C 038-98573SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Note GXK 8125 / Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4048 / Blue Note BNST 84048LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Blue Note BLP 4048 / Classic Records BN 4048-MONO-200GLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 2008 | US | Blue Note BLP 4048 / Classic Records BN 4048-MONO-200GLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Worldwide | Blue Note B0032113-01 / Blue Note BST 84048LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Rat Pack Records BLP 4048LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Ghana
- A2Little Boy Blue
- A3Gate City
- B1Lex
- B2"Bo"
- B3My Girl Shirl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Byrd In Flight are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Byrd In Flight are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was Byrd In Flight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4048.
How do I tell if my copy of Byrd In Flight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN-LP-4048 - A RVG P and BN-LP-4048 - B RVG P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Byrd In Flight 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.
