UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 12P 226
- Format
- 12", Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Birdie Song
by The Tweets · 1981
28 pressings11 countriesNoveltyPop
Birdie Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Birdie Song
21 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7P 219 AITA-side runout
7P 219 BITB-side runout
7P 219 A*A-side center label
7P 219 B*B-side center label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7P 219 A1T POLYGRAM I.M. 13 2A A8 425 toneA-side runout
7P 219 B1T 7P 219 PO;YGRAM I.M. 13 A5 425B-side runout
7P 219 A*A-side label
7P 219 B*B-side label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7P 219 A2Hand etched in runout area A-side
7P 219 B1Hand etched in runout area B-side
7P 219-AA-side center label
7P 219-BB-side center label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7P 219 A1TA-side runout, etched
DAMONTA-side runout, etched
7P 219 B1TB-side runout, etched
7P 219-AA-side label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 7P 219
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7P 219 AIT TONEEtched Runout Side A
7P 219 BITEtched Runout Side B
7P 219 A*Label Matrix - Side A
7P 219 B*Label Matrix - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | PRT AP 2023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | PRT 103 645 / PRT 103 645-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Greece | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Greece | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | PRT PNP 57068First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | PRT TRS 345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 12P 226First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABirdie Song (Birdie Dance)
- BMellow Terrain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birdie Song are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Birdie Song are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1989.
When was Birdie Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is PRT 12P 226.
How do I tell if my copy of Birdie Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12P 226, 7P 219, SA 1006, AP 2023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Birdie Song 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.