UK
July 1973- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25620
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7N 25620 A 1♢XRunout (stamped) side A
7N 25620 B 1♢XRunout (stamped) side B
Chubby CheckerReggae My Way / Gypsy
Vinyl pressings
Reggae My Way / Gypsy
by Chubby Checker · 1973
13 pressings7 countriesFunkHard RockCalypsoRock
Reggae My Way / Gypsy was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Reggae My Way / Gypsy
13 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC 2040
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2040 A-1 △GRunout (stamped) Side A
BTC 2040 B-1 △GRunout (stamped) Side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC 2040
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
BTC 2040 A-1 △GRunout (stamped) Side A
BTC 2040 B-1 △GRunout (stamped) Side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N25620]Pye Records 7N25620
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 25620
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N 25620 A 1♢XRunout (stamped) side A
7N 25620 B 1♢XRunout (stamped) side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records BTC 2040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | 20th Century K-5210First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Philips 6162 006First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | Gamma G-1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Interfusion TK 5210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 2040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 2040First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Pye Records 7N 25620First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Pye International 7N25620] / Pye Records 7N25620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | 20th Century Records BTC 2040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2040First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Venezuela | YareFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | UK | Pye International 7N 25620First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AReggae My Way2:35
- BGypsy4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae My Way / Gypsy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Reggae My Way / Gypsy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Reggae My Way / Gypsy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Pye International 7N 25620, released July 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae My Way / Gypsy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7N 25620, BTC 2040, 7N25620], TC-2040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7N 25620 A 1♢X and 7N 25620 B 1♢X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae My Way / Gypsy 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.
