US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album
Tony Orlando & DawnSkybird
Vinyl pressings
Skybird
by Tony Orlando & Dawn · 1975
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Skybird was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Skybird
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-4059-SA-RE STERLINGSide A
AL-4̶0̶4̶9̶ -4059- SB STERLINGSide B
AL 4059 SALabel Side A
AL 4059 SBLabel Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4059-SA-RE STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
AL-4̶0̶4̶9̶-SB AL 4059-SB 1 STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
AL 4059 SAA-Side Label
AL 4059 SBB-Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T\ AL-4059-SA-1 CTH STERLINGRunout A Etched, except Sterling Stamped
T\ AL 4059SB-2 CTH A5 STERLINGRunout B Etched, except Sterling Stamped
(AL 4059 SA)Label A
(AL 4059 SB)Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4059
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Arista 1C 062-97 028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista IES-80413First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Arista 5 C 062-97 028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ(L) 15First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 4059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista AL.4059 / Arista AL-4059LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Skybird3:30
- A2Jolie4:05
- A3Come Back Billie Jo2:57
- A4Personality3:37
- A5Kelly Blye4:20
- B1All In The Game3:12
- B2Dance To The Music2:36
- B3Did You Ever Think She'd Get Away From You2:37
- B4Straight Ahead3:30
- B5That's The Way A Wallflower Grows2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skybird are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Skybird are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Skybird first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Arista AL 4059.
How do I tell if my copy of Skybird is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 4059, 1C 062-97 028, IES-80413, 5 C 062-97 028) 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 Skybird 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.
