US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 6F-1819
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Yma SumacBirds / Najala's Lament
Vinyl pressings
Birds / Najala's Lament
by Yma Sumac · 1951
13 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningFolkQuechuaVocal
Birds / Najala's Lament was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Birds / Najala's Lament
8 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 6 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
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7-1819
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
9026-D2 ⌂ 10-51 3A side runout
7215 •D2 ⌂ 10-51 9B side runout
9026-YA side label
7215-ZB side label
US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7-1819
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
9026-YSide A label
7215-ZSide B label
Canada
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7C-839
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Denmark
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C 1819
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
France
1951- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7-1819
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7215Side A Label
9026Side B Label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Canada | Capitol Records 7C-839First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Denmark | Capitol Records C 1819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | France | Capitol Records 7-1819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Netherlands | Capitol Records C. 1819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 1819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 6F-1819First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 7-1819First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 7-1819First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1953 | France | Telefunken Capitol 454Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 6F-18197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Telefunken Capitol C 80 200Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 80 200Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Capitol Records C 80200Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABirds
- BNajala's Lament
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Birds / Najala's Lament are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Birds / Najala's Lament are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1951 and 1953.
When was Birds / Najala's Lament first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 6F-1819.
How do I tell if my copy of Birds / Najala's Lament is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6F-1819, 7-1819, 7C-839, C 1819) 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 Birds / Najala's Lament 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.
