US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-64998
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STE-64998-A1 (SRC symbol) ̷S̷T̷-̷E̷-̷7̷4̷9̷9̷8̷A̷-̷1̷ MASTERDISK (stamped) 1-1Side A
1-1 (SRC symbol) ̷S̷T̷-̷E̷-̷7̷4̷9̷9̷8̷B̷-̷1̷ STE-64998-B1Side B
They Might Be GiantsBirdhouse In Your Soul
Vinyl pressings
Birdhouse In Your Soul
by They Might Be Giants · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockIndie RockRockPop
Birdhouse In Your Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Birdhouse In Your Soul
2 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED-5427
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5427A-SP
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Elektra 7-64998First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Elektra ED-5427First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Elektra EKR 104 / Elektra 969 239-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Elektra EKR 104 / Elektra 969 239-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Elektra EKR 1047", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Elektra EKR 104 T / WEA 966 655-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Elektra EKR 104 T / WEA 966 652-012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Elektra EKR 104 / Elektra 969 239-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Elektra EKR 104 T / WEA 966 652-012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Elektra 755964998-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABirdhouse In Your Soul
- BHot Cha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birdhouse In Your Soul are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Birdhouse In Your Soul are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Birdhouse In Your Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Elektra 7-64998.
How do I tell if my copy of Birdhouse In Your Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-64998, ED-5427) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STE-64998-A1 (SRC symbol) ̷S̷T̷-̷E̷-̷7̷4̷9̷9̷8̷A̷-̷1̷ MASTERDISK (stamped) 1-1 and 1-1 (SRC symbol) ̷S̷T̷-̷E̷-̷7̷4̷9̷9̷8̷B̷-̷1̷ STE-64998-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Birdhouse In Your Soul 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.
