US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41210
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-9448-AM1 回-G-回Side A runout
MC-9551-AM1 回-G-回Side B runout
(MC 9448)Side A label
(MC 9551)Side B label
Bernadette PetersGee Whiz
Vinyl pressings
Gee Whiz
by Bernadette Peters · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Gee Whiz was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Gee Whiz
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41210
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(MC9448)Side A Label
(MC9551)Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41210
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC - 9448 - AM2Side A runout
MC - 9551 - AM2Side B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 590
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 101 946
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | MCA Records 101 946First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-41210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 101 946First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 101.817 / MCA Records 101 817First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCA 590First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41210First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41210First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCA 412107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGee Whiz2:33
- BI Never Thought I'd Break3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gee Whiz are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gee Whiz are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Gee Whiz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-41210.
How do I tell if my copy of Gee Whiz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-41210, MCA 590, 101 946, 101.817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC-9448-AM1 回-G-回 and MC-9551-AM1 回-G-回. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gee Whiz 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.