France
February 1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 72283
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 E BLY 2648
7 E BLY 2649
Cozy ColeTopsy Turvy
Vinyl pressings
Topsy Turvy
by Cozy Cole · 1959
13 pressings1 countryJazz
Topsy Turvy was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Topsy Turvy
1 pressing came out in 1959, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | Barclay 72283First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 72 283 / Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 722837", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tospy I
- A2Topsy II
- B1Turvy I
- B2Turvy II
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Topsy Turvy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Topsy Turvy are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1959 and 1964.
When was Topsy Turvy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France. One of them is Barclay 72283, released February 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Topsy Turvy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72283) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 E BLY 2648 and 7 E BLY 2649. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Topsy Turvy 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.