US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55553
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1590-1 IA side runout
LB-1591-2 A1 IB side runout
LB-1590Side A Label
LB-1591Side B Label
The RivingtonsThe Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip
Vinyl pressings
The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip
by The Rivingtons · 1963
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip
6 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-1590-2 RA-Side Runout Etching
LB-1591-1 A1 RB-Side Runout Etching
LB-1590A-Side Label
LB-1591B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-LB-1590 (MR) Δ46784A Side
45-LB-1591 (MR) Δ46784-XB Side
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty 55553
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 55553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55553
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Liberty F-55553First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty 55553First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 55553First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Liberty F-55553First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Liberty 55553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Liberty LIB 55553 G7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 55553 H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Liberty 555537", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Liberty F-565537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Bird's The Word2:06
- BI'm Losing My Grip2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Liberty F-55553.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55553, 55553, LIB 55553) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-1590-1 I and LB-1591-2 A1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bird's The Word / I'm Losing My Grip 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.