UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL.8467
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(MSC.1880)A label
(MSC.1881)B label
Charlie GracieWandering Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Wandering Eyes
by Charlie Gracie · 1957
23 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Wandering Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Wandering Eyes
20 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLU.8467
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.1880A side label
MSC.1881B side label
UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-U 8467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL.8467
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-U.8467
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC-1880-2E CA-H 3 + HA side runout
MSC-1881-1E N CA-H RT 3 2 HB side runout
MSC.1880A side label
MSC.1881B side label
UK
August 1957- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL.8467
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Alt Layout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | London Records M. 17018First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | London Records 45-M. 17018First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | London Records DL 20 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records 45-NZL.280First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London Records 45-HL.8467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Cameo 111First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HL.8467First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | London American Recordings HLU.8467First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4061Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWandering Eyes
- BI Love You So Much It Hurts
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wandering Eyes are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Wandering Eyes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Wandering Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in UK, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is London American Recordings HL.8467, released August 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Wandering Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HL.8467, HLU.8467, 45-HL-U 8467, 45-HL.8467) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (MSC.1880) and (MSC.1881). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wandering Eyes 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.