Vinyl pressings
by Cher · 1971
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.
49 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 19 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.
K-12760 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side A
K-12764 Manufactured in Germany SRunout side B
K-12 760Label side A
K-12 764Label side B
K-12760 Manufactured in Germany SWax a-side stamped, S etched
K-12764 Manufactured in Germany SWax b-side stamped, S etched
K-12760Label a-side
K-12764Label b-side
K 12760 E2Side A, stamped, variant 1
K 12764 E2Side B, stamped, variant 1
K 12760 W-2Side A, stamped, variant 2
K 12764 W-2Side B, stamped, variant 2
K-12760 W-2 2Side A Etched
K-12764 W-2 2Side B Etched
K-12760Side A Label
K-12764Side B Label
K-12760 W-1 PSide A etched, variant 1
K-12764 W-1 PSide B etched, variant 1
K-12760 W-1 PSide A etched, variant 2
K-12764 W-2 2Side B etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | MCA Records MCAS-055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MC/S-5211First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | MCA Records MC/S-5211First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2146First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5211 / MCA Records MCS-5211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5211 / MCA Records MCS-5211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5211 / MCA Records MCS-5211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | MCA Records 5509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1971 | India | MCA Records K.2146First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | MCA Records MU 1142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MC 5211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | MCA Records MCJB 5211First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kapp Records K-21467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
52 vinyl pressings of Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is MCA Records MCS 5211.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCS 5211, K-2146, MU 1142, MCAS-055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12760 Manufactured in Germany S and K-12764 Manufactured in Germany S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
