US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29198
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ella FitzgeraldLullaby Of Birdland / Later
Vinyl pressings
Lullaby Of Birdland / Later
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1954
21 pressings9 countriesVocalJazz
Lullaby Of Birdland / Later was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Lullaby Of Birdland / Later
10 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29198
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 86367 3 5 IIISide A runout
45 86366 3 9 IISide B runout
(45-86367)Side A label
(45-86366)◈Side B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29198
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W86367T4A 3B runout
W86366T3A 3A runout
86367A label
86366◈B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29198
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29198
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W86367T5A 3B runout
W86366T3A 3A runout
86367A label
86366◈B label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29198
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
W86367T4ASide A runout
W86366T3ASide B runout
86367Side A label
86366Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-70161First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Belgium | Decca 60.964First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29198First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M 33787First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29198First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29198First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29198First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Denmark | Decca BM 05392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Finland | Rhythm BM 5392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | France | CID UM 95.5057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 45-053927", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | Brunswick 05392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.964Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Decca BM 05392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33787Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05392Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 31127Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 45-053927", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ALullaby Of Birdland2:46
- BLater2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lullaby Of Birdland / Later are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Lullaby Of Birdland / Later are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1954 and 1955.
When was Lullaby Of Birdland / Later first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 9-29198.
How do I tell if my copy of Lullaby Of Birdland / Later is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29198, 29198, DO-70161, 60.964) 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 Lullaby Of Birdland / Later 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.
