US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60684 A1 274 R-675Runout, Side A
60405-A1 T-274 R-674Runout, Side B
45-60684Label, Side A
45-60405Label, Side B
Ian WhitcombPoor Little Bird / Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go With Friday On Saturday Night?
Vinyl pressings
Poor Little Bird / Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go With Friday On Saturday Night?
by Ian Whitcomb · 1966
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockFolkWorld
Poor Little Bird was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Poor Little Bird
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-60684Label, Side A
45-60405Label, Side B
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-60684Label, Side A
45-60405Label, Side B
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Tower 274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
60684-F1 274 R-675Side A runout, etched
60405-F1 T-274 R-674Side B runout, etched
45-60684Side A label matrix
45-60405Side B label matrix
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45KR 4849Label, Side A
45KR 4850Label, Side B
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Capitol Records 72429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Tower 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Tower 274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Stateside SS 573First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records K 234197", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Capitol Records K234197", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stateside OSS-2467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Capitol Records CLF 274 LUXE7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.2747", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- APoor Little Bird2:04
- BWhere Did Robinson Crusoe Go With Friday On Saturday Night?1:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Poor Little Bird are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Poor Little Bird are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Poor Little Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Tower 274, released November 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Poor Little Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 274, SS 573, 72429) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60684 A1 274 R-675 and 60405-A1 T-274 R-674. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Poor Little 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.