US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records ES-110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jewel AkensThe Birds And The Bees
Vinyl pressings
The Birds And The Bees
by Jewel Akens · 1965
10 pressings4 countriesSoulVocalRock & RollRhythm & Blues
The Birds And The Bees was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 The Birds And The Bees
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records EL-110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NLP-10-1 △7800side A runout etched
NLP-10-2 △7800Xside B runout etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records ES 110ERA Records ES-110
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ES-10-1 Re △7840Side A Runout
ES-10-2 Re △7840-XSide B Runout
ES-10-1Side A Label
ES-10-2Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records EL-110
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records EL-110
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-N.8234
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | ERA Records EL-110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Philippines | London Records HAN.8234First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA-N.8234First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HAN 8234LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA-N.8234First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ERA Records ES-110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ERA Records EL-110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | ERA Records ES 110 / ERA Records ES-110First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | ERA Records EL-110First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | ERA Records EL-110First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Georgie Porgie2:08
- A2Love Potion No. 91:53
- A3Sukiyaki (My First Lonely Night)2:30
- A4The Birds And The Bees2:07
- A5Michael1:43
- A6So This Is Love2:12
- B1Around The Corner (From My House)1:52
- B2Dear Heart2:19
- B3Tic Tac Toe2:15
- B4King Of The Road2:23
- B5It's The Only Way To Fly2:16
- B6The Vegetable Love Song2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Birds And The Bees are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Birds And The Bees are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Birds And The Bees first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Philippines. One of them is ERA Records ES-110.
How do I tell if my copy of The Birds And The Bees is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES-110, EL-110, ES 110, HA-N.8234) 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 The Birds And The Bees 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.