Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Bobby WomackGypsy Woman
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy Woman
by Bobby Womack · 1985
12 pressings4 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Gypsy Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Gypsy Woman
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52793
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1050
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1050
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCAT1050A/1∆420W 11Side One Stamped.
MCAT1050B/1∆420W 11Side Two Stamped.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52793
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 20104E-BG4 PS ◈-P-◈Runout, side A, etched, xcept ◈-P-◈ stamped
MC 20105E-BCA ◈-P-◈Runout, side B, etched, xcept ◈-P-◈ stamped
MC20104ELabel side A
MC20105ELabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52793First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52793First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1050First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1050First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-17104First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52793First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52793First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-52793First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10507", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCAT 105012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | MCA Records MCAT 105012", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1050 DL12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGypsy Woman3:59
- BWhatever Happened To The Times3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy Woman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Woman are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Gypsy Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, UK, US. One of them is MCA Records MCA-52793.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-52793, MCA 1050, MCAT 1050, L33-17104) 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 Gypsy Woman 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.
