US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS 688
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS-688 S-1 11175 1 Φ A2 MO8Y-2065-1Runout Side-A
LPS-688 S-1 11176 1 A2 S-2 MO8Y-2066-1 ΦRunout Side-B
The JazztetAt Birdhouse
Vinyl pressings
At Birdhouse
by The Jazztet · 1961
10 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
At Birdhouse was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 At Birdhouse
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 688
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-688 S-1 11175 ØSide A runout
LP-688 S-2 11176 ØSide B runout
U-11175Side A label
U-11176Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 688Argo LP-688
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MO8P-2063-1 LP-688 S-1 11175 IV ØRunout, Side A etched, 'IV' stamped
MO8P-2064-1 IV Ø LP-688 S-2 11176Runout, Side b etched, 'IV' stamped
U-11175Label, Side A
U-11176Label, Side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-688Argo LP 688
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP-688 S-1 11175 MO8P-2063-1Runout, side A
LP-688 S-2 11176 MO8P-2064-1Runout, side B
U-11175 MO8P-2063Center label, side A
U-11176 MO8P-2064Center label, side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Argo LPS 688First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Argo LP 688First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Argo DJLP-688 / Argo LP 688First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Argo LP 688 / Argo LP-688First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Cadet MJ-1011LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Cadet CA 688 / Argo LP 688LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2197-B / Cadet UPS-2197-BLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Baybridge Records UPS-2197-B / Cadet UPS-2197-BLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Cadet ULS-6109-BC / Baybridge Records ULS-6109-BCLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Cadet LP 688 / Fresh Sound Records FSR-665LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Junction5:49
- A2Farmer's Market8:24
- A3Darn That Dream4:23
- B1Shutterbug4:47
- B2'Round Midnight10:05
- B3November Afternoon6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of At Birdhouse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of At Birdhouse are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1988.
When was At Birdhouse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Argo LPS 688.
How do I tell if my copy of At Birdhouse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS 688, LP 688, DJLP-688) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPS-688 S-1 11175 1 Φ A2 MO8Y-2065-1 and LPS-688 S-1 11176 1 A2 S-2 MO8Y-2066-1 Φ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is At Birdhouse 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.
