US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 52027
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 101-A1Side A
RLP 101 B-1Side B
Maynard FergusonA Message From Birdland
Vinyl pressings
A Message From Birdland
by Maynard Ferguson · 1959
10 pressings4 countriesBopPost BopBig BandJazz
A Message From Birdland was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 A Message From Birdland
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 52027
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Original Recording
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 3295
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 33sx 1210
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP 101A-1NSide A
RLP 101B-1NSide B
Japan
1959- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RET-5032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R-52027-AA Label
R-52027-BB Label
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Japan | Roulette RET-5032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia SCX 3295First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Columbia 33sx 1210First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Roulette R 52027First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Roulette SR 52027First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Roulette SR 52027LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Roulette SL-5100-ROLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Roulette YW-7814-ROLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Spain | Roulette FSR-558 / Roulette SR 52027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Sonet SR 52027LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Oleo8:40
- A2Starfire4:35
- A3The Mark Of Jazz6:30
- B1Nightlife4:20
- B2Stella By Starlight5:45
- B3Lonely Time4:24
- B4Back In The Satellite Again2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Message From Birdland are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Message From Birdland are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1959 and 1987.
When was A Message From Birdland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Japan. One of them is Roulette R 52027.
How do I tell if my copy of A Message From Birdland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 52027, SR 52027, SCX 3295, 33sx 1210) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP 101-A1 and RLP 101 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Message From 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.
