US
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3649
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KS 3649 A W1Side 1 etched
KS 3649 B W1Side 2 etched
Vinyl pressings
Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
by Cher · 1971
55 pressings17 countriesPop
Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
29 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 13 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS 3649Kapp Records KS-3649
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS 3649A E1Side A stamped, variant 1
KS #3649-B-w1Side B etched, variant 1
KS3649A E2 2IISide A all stamped except "II" etched, variant 2
KS #3649-B-W2 ISide B all etched, variant 2
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KRS-5549, KRS 5549, KS 3649
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KRS-5549
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
KRS-5549
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3649
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KS 3649 A SW10-4-71 66Side A runout etched
KS 3649 B SW10-4-71 66Side B runout etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS 3649Kapp Records KS-3649
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s53 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MAP/S-5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MAP/S-5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records KS 3649 / Kapp Records KS-3649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records KRS 5549First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records KS 3649LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records KS 3649 / Kapp Records KS-3649First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | MCA Records MCAS 55204 / MCA Records MAPS 5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MAPS 5184First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MAPS 5184First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-5090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-5090First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | MCA Records LPI/E-307 / Orfeon LPI/E-307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3649LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | First Record FL-2123LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Way Of Love2:30
- A2Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves2:36
- A3He'll Never Know3:27
- A4Fire & Rain2:59
- A5When You Find Out Where You're Goin' Let Me Know2:18
- B1He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother3:30
- B2I Hate To Sleep Alone2:28
- B3I'm In The Middle2:45
- B4Touch And Go2:01
- B5One Honest Man2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Kapp Records KS-3649, released September 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-3649, KS 3649, KRS-5549, KRS 5549, KS 3649, KRS-5549) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS 3649 A W1 and KS 3649 B W1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves 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.
