US
December 3, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-241
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o EKL-241 A-2A pRunout stamp side A
EKL-241 B-2BRunout stamp side B
Judy HenskeHigh Flying Bird
Vinyl pressings
High Flying Bird
by Judy Henske · 1963
12 pressings2 countriesFolkJazzFolkWorld
High Flying Bird 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 High Flying Bird
3 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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
- Elektra EKS 7241
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-7241A 285 12.64Side 1
EKS-7241B 285 12.64Side 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-241
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o EKL-241A-2BSide A runout
o EKL-241B-2BSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Elektra EKS 7241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Elektra EKL-241First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Elektra EKL-241First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Elektra EKL-241LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | Elektra EKL-241LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Elektra EKL-241LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Elektra EKS 7241LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7241 / Elektra EKL-7241LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7241LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1High Flying Bird2:55
- A2Buckeye Jim2:53
- A3Till The Real Thing Comes Along3:04
- A4Oh, You Engineer2:29
- A5Baltimore Oriole2:24
- A6Columbus Stockade1:57
- B1Blues Chase Up A Rabbit2:36
- B2Lonely Train2:33
- B3Duncan & Brady1:51
- B4God Bless The Child3:20
- B5Good Old Wagon2:16
- B6You Are Not My First Love2:00
- B7Charlotte Town1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of High Flying Bird are there?
12 vinyl pressings of High Flying Bird are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1966.
When was High Flying Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Elektra EKL-241, released December 3, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of High Flying Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-241, EKS 7241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o EKL-241 A-2A p and EKL-241 B-2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is High Flying 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.