US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Δ 47514Runout (Etched) Side A
Δ 47514-XRunout (Etched) Side B
SY-925Label Side A
SY-926Label Side B
Inez FoxxMockingbird
Vinyl pressings
Mockingbird
by Inez Foxx · 1963
21 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Mockingbird was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Mockingbird
18 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SY-925-1 A1 Bell SoundRunout (Etched) Side A
SY-926-1 Bell SoundRunout (Etched) Side B
SY 925Label Side A
SY 926Label Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound Δ 47514Side A runout
Bell Sound Δ 47514-XSide B runout
SY-925Label side A
SY-926Label side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Bell Sound SY-925 5 Nashville MatrixA side runout etched
Bell Sound SY-926 5 Nashville MatrixB side runout etched
925A-Side Label
926B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SY-925 LW Bell SoundA Side Runout
SY-926 LW Bell SoundB Side Runout
925A Side Label
926B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Symbol Records 919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
SY-925Label side A
SY-926Label side B
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.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Sue Records Inc. SUE-3006First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Sue Records Inc. S-919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Symbol Records No 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Funckler SU 42.750First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Peak OK139First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Symbol Records 919First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lana Records L-1487", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Symbol Records 9197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mem-O-Ree 0137", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMockingbird2:38
- BJaybirds2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mockingbird are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Mockingbird are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Mockingbird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Symbol Records 919.
How do I tell if my copy of Mockingbird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 919, JET-1309, SUE-3006, S-919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ 47514 and Δ 47514-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mockingbird 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.