UK
December 1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW X42
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TOWx 42 B 2 DAMONT MT*Runout side A, etched
TOWX42 A 1 DAMONT toneRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Bird Of Paradise
by Snowy White · 1983
30 pressings12 countriesSoft RockClassic RockRock
Bird Of Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Bird Of Paradise
21 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
TOW 42 A1 tone DAMONT MTSide A runout variant 1
TOW 42 B2 DAMONT MTSide B runout variant 1
TOW 42 A1 tone DAMONT MT* ARSide A runout variant 2
TOW 42 B2 DAMONT MT* AFSide B runout variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 42
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TOW 42 A1 toneSide A
TOW 42 B2Side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 42
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TOW.42 A1 DAMONT MT toneSide A runout, variant 1
TOW 42 B2 DAMONT MTSide B runout, variant 1
TOW · 42 · A1 4 MT* C ToneSide A runout, variant 2
TOW · 42 · B2 4 DAMONT MT* CSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 42
- Format
- 7", Single · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
TOW.42 A1 DAMONT MT ٭ toneSide A runout
TOW 42 B2 DAMONT MT ٭Side B runout
TOW 42ASide A label
TOW 42BSide B label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW 42
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
TOW.42 A1 DAMONT MT ٭ toneSide A runout
TOW 42 B2 DAMONT MT ٭Side B runout
TOW 42ASide A label
TOW 42BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-1220First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-1220First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD-216First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Towerbell Records 101905 / Vogue 101905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Towerbell Records 311076 / Vogue 311076First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | Towerbell Records 101905 / Vogue 101905First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Towerbell Records 101905 / Vogue 101905First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 451021 / Repertoire Records RR 45 1021First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Towerbell Records TOW 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 796First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 796First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Towerbell Records TOW 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Towerbell Records TOW X42First year7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Towerbell Records TOW 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Towerbell Records TOW 42First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | France | BMG France 74321 22334 1 / Président Records 74321 22334 112", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABird Of Paradise4:04
- BThe Answer3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bird Of Paradise are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Bird Of Paradise are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1994.
When was Bird Of Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Towerbell Records TOW X42, released December 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Bird Of Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TOW X42, TOW 42, LS-1220, LMD-216) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOWx 42 B 2 DAMONT MT* and TOWX42 A 1 DAMONT tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bird Of Paradise 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.
