US
May 1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 153375 stereo 1-b TISide A runout etched
ZSS 153376 stereo-1-b TISide B runout etched
ZSS 153375Side A label
ZSS 153376Side B label
Mark LindsaySilver Bird
Vinyl pressings
Silver Bird
by Mark Lindsay · 1970
21 pressings12 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Silver Bird was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Silver Bird
20 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TII ZSS 153375 Stereo I-BSide A (etched)
TII ZSS 153376 Stereo I-BSide B (etched)
ZSS 153375Side A label
ZSS 153376Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS 153375 stereo 1-F 2Side A runout etched, variant 1
p ZSS 153376 stereo-1-F 2Side B runout etched, variant 1
p ZSS 153375 stereo 1-F 2Side A runout etched, variant 2
p ZSS 153376 stereo-1-E A3Side B runout etched, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TI ZSS 153375 stereo 1-ASide A runout etched
TI ZSS 153376 stereo-1-ASide B runout etched
ZSS 153375Side A label
ZSS 153376Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS BA-221750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-45180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Rhodesia | CBS SSC.1070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1070First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | CBS S 5055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | CBS 9297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASilver Bird3:05
- BSo Hard To Leave You3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silver Bird are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Silver Bird are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Silver Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 4-45180, released May 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Silver Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45180, S 5055, BA-221750, 5055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 153375 stereo 1-b TI and ZSS 153376 stereo-1-b TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silver 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.
