UK
April 13, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB.205
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CB 205 A-1U MD KT 2Stamped runout, side A
PORKYEtched runout, side A
CB 205 B-2U MR KT 1Stamped runout, side B
PECKOEtched runout, side B
Clifford T. WardGaye
Vinyl pressings
Gaye
by Clifford T. Ward · 1973
17 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Gaye 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 Gaye
15 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Charisma CB.205
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CB 205 A - 1UStamped runout, same both sides
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma FC-26001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma FC-26001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ST-FC-27546-1 SRC ATSide A
ST-FC-27546-1 SRC 1-1 ATSide B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma FC-26001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma FC-26001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ST-FC-27546-PLLabel
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Charisma 6073 332First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Brazil | Charisma 6073 332First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Charisma 6073 332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Charisma 6073 332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Charisma CB.205First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | Charisma 6073 332First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Charisma 6073 332First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Charisma 6073 332First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | Charisma CB.205First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Charisma FC-26001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Charisma FC-26001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Charisma FC-26001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Charisma FC-26001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Charisma CB.205First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | South Africa | Philips TOS 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGaye
- BHome Thoughts From Abroad
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gaye are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Gaye are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Gaye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Charisma CB.205, released April 13, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Gaye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CB.205, FC-26001, TOS 932, 6073 332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CB 205 A-1U MD KT 2 and PORKY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gaye 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.
