US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 35959-BW-1 LWEtched side A
DR 36096-BW-1 LW BEtched side B
DR 35959 BWLabel Side A
DR 36096 BWLabel Side B
The Moody BluesBye Bye Bird / Stop!
Vinyl pressings
Bye Bye Bird / Stop!
by The Moody Blues · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesBeatModRhythm & BluesRock
Bye Bye Bird / Stop! was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Bye Bye Bird / Stop!
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 35959 - 1 AScribed Side A
DR 36096 - 1BScribed Side B
DR 35959Label Side A
DR 36096Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 35959-BW 1 LWScribed Side A
DR 36096-BW-1 LWScribed Side B
DR 35959 BWLabel Side A
DR 36096 BWLabel Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 35959 - 1F △ 59983Label Side A
DR 36096 - 1F △ 59982Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DR36096-BW-1Side A
DR-35959-BW1Side B
DR 36096 BWSide A Label
DR 35959 BWSide B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45 LON 9810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR 35959-1B IScribed Side A
DR 36096-1B DR360969-1B (scratched out) IScribed Side B
DR 35959Label Side A
DR 36096Label 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Canada | London Records L. 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca AT 15 048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | US | London Records 45 LON 9810First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABye Bye Bird2:50
- BStop!2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Bird / Stop! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bye Bye Bird / Stop! are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Bye Bye Bird / Stop! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is London Records 45 LON 9810.
How do I tell if my copy of Bye Bye Bird / Stop! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45 LON 9810, L. 9810, AT 15 048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR 35959-BW-1 LW and DR 36096-BW-1 LW B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bye Bye Bird / Stop! 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.
