Germany
1962- Label and catalog number
- Liberty SML 83 838Liberty SML 83838
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SLBY 1244A-1A
SLBY 1244B-1B
The RivingtonsDoin' The Bird
Vinyl pressings
Doin' The Bird
by The Rivingtons · 1962
10 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Doin' The Bird was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Doin' The Bird
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Liberty SML 83 838 / Liberty SML 83838First yearLP | LP |
| 1963 | Canada | Liberty LRP-3282LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LRP-3282LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LST-7282LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LRP-3282LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LRP-3282LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LRP-3282LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Liberty LST-7282LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Rumble Records RUM2011054LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35.028LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow2:25
- A2Love Pill2:30
- A3Long Tall Sally1:52
- A4Unchain My Heart2:39
- A5You Are My Sunshine2:18
- A6Happy Jack2:03
- B1Mama-Oom-Mow-Mow2:27
- B2Kickapoo Joy Juice2:32
- B3Slippin' And Slidin'2:15
- B4Old Time Love2:15
- B5Have Mercy Mercy Baby2:00
- B6Standing In The Love Line2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doin' The Bird are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Doin' The Bird are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 2013.
When was Doin' The Bird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Germany. One of them is Liberty SML 83 838.
How do I tell if my copy of Doin' The Bird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SML 83 838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLBY 1244A-1 and SLBY 1244B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Doin' The Bird 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.