Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista SNP1055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Kenny GSongbird
Vinyl pressings
Songbird
by Kenny G · 1986
24 pressings7 countriesSmooth JazzDowntempoElectronicJazz
Songbird was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Songbird
2 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista 7RS-157
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | Arista SNP1055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Arista 7RS-157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista 1046937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AS1-95617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 609 20712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 2077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 2077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola Eurodisc S.A. 1092077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 1812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RISTX 18 / Arista RIST X 1812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 18 DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 1812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-95887", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Arista ADP-956412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASongbird3:29
- BMidnight Motion4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songbird are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Songbird are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Songbird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Japan. One of them is Arista SNP1055.
How do I tell if my copy of Songbird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SNP1055, 7RS-157) 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 Songbird 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.
