US
July 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP151569-1D pA side deadwax - stamped
ZSP151570-1D PB side deadwax - stamped
It's A Beautiful DayWhite Bird
Vinyl pressings
White Bird
by It's A Beautiful Day · 1969
22 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
White Bird was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 White Bird
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP151569-1F SSSSSide A Runout
ZSP151570-1G SSSide B Runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45788
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
July 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP 151569A label
JZSP 151570B label
US
July 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
July 1, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia 4-45788First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45788First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | USA & Canada | San Francisco Sound BD-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1969 | USA & Canada | San Francisco Sound BD-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-44928First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4457First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 44577", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 44577", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-449287", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-449287", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Columbia 4-449287", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-457887", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS BA 2226617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 78507", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhite Bird3:07
- BWasted Union Blues2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Bird are there?
22 vinyl pressings of White Bird are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1980.
When was White Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, USA & Canada. One of them is Columbia 4-44928, released July 1, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of White Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-44928, 4-45788, 4457, BD-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP151569-1D p and ZSP151570-1D P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White 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.
