US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Vik LXA 1040"X" LXA-1040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F4PP-6278Side 1 Matrix
F4PP-6279Side 2 Matrix
Kai WindingAn Afternoon At Birdland
Vinyl pressings
An Afternoon At Birdland
by Kai Winding · 1955
11 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
An Afternoon At Birdland was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 An Afternoon At Birdland
1 pressing came out in 1955, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Vik LXA 1040 / "X" LXA-1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1956 | Canada | "X" LXA 1040 / "X" LXA-1040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | US | "X" LXA 1040 / "X" LXA-1040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | US | Vik LX-1040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | France | RCA 430.260LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RGP-1164(M) / "X" LXA-1040LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PL 42069LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | "X" RJL-2575(M)LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor PL 42069LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | RCA RA-5405LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | RCA RA-5405LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Funnybone
- A2Cornerstone
- A3Lullaby Of Birdland
- B1Bone Of Contention
- B2Birdland Festival
- B3Vista
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Afternoon At Birdland are there?
11 vinyl pressings of An Afternoon At Birdland are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1955 and 1982.
When was An Afternoon At Birdland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Vik LXA 1040.
How do I tell if my copy of An Afternoon At Birdland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LXA 1040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F4PP-6278 and F4PP-6279. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Afternoon At Birdland 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.
