Vinyl pressings
by Soulful Dynamics · 1970
Birdie 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.
4 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
10 AA6003071 1 W //2 320 1 DRunout side A, variant 1
10 AA6003071 2 W 320 1 CRunout side B, variant 1
10 AA6003071 1 W //2 320 ERunout side A, variant 2
10 AA6003071 2 W 320 1 CRunout side B, variant 2
10 AA6003071 1W//2 320 FRunout A, stamped, var. 1
10 AA6003071 2W 320 1 GRunout B, stamped, var. 1
10 AA6003071 1W//2 320 LRunout A, stamped, var. 2
10 AA6003071 2W 320 1 IRunout B, stamped, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6003 071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Philips 6003 071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Mexico | Philips 1701-1951First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Buddah Records BDA 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Austria | Philips 6003 0717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.5387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Philips 6003 0717", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Switzerland | Philips 6003 0717", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 231287", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Decca F 231287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | Help! ZH 501887", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Help! ZH 501887", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
12 vinyl pressings of Birdie are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, US, Mexico. One of them is Philips 6003 071.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6003 071, BDA 205, 1701-1951) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6003071 1 W //2 320 1 D and 10 AA6003071 2 W 320 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
