Vinyl pressings
by Crystal Waters · 1991
Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
22 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
[SRC logo] 868-209-1-AS-SP I-I DMS HERBIE JR :^) Yᴏ DJ's This BEATS FOR YOU!!Runout side A
[SRC logo] 868-209-1-BS-SP DMS HERBIE JR :^) IT's PUMPED FOR ThE 90'S "LA DA DEE.... I-IRunout side B
868-208-7 AS-SP 1-1 DMSA-Side Runout Etching
868-208-7 AS-SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
91-2877A-Side Label
AM 772 A-1U-1-Q1Side A Runout, stamped
COPYMASTERS. MilesSide A Runout, etched
AM 772 B-1U-1-Q2Side B Runout, stamped
AM 772-ASide A Label
AM 772 A-1U-1-Q1 COPYMASTERS.MILES.A side runout
AM 772 B-1U-1-Q2B side runout
AM 772-AA side label
AM 772-BB side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Mercury 868 209-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | Columbia 81016792First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 397-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 396-77", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 2186First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Guatemala | Mercury 868 209-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Mercury 868 397-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | Mercury 868 396-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 868 397-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M PM AM 772First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Not On Label (Crystal Waters) CRY 00212", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Crystal Waters) SKULL 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2002 | UK | Skulduggery DC 00312", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2002 | Europe | Skulduggery DC00312", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2006 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192 996-312" | 12" |
| 2006 | Italy | Nustar Records NU 01812", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2006 | France | Discoball DISCOBALL 00912", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | Unknown | Not On Label (Crystal Waters) lada10012", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2006 | Germany | Kingdom Kome Cuts KKC01412" | 12" |
| 2006 | Germany | Kingdom Kome Cuts KKC01312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2006 | France | Absolute Sound AS 192996-512" | 12" |
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label (Crystal Waters) GYP00112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Sick House SICKHOUSE00912", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Unofficial, Promo |
| 2008 | US | Unrestricted Recordings UNREST 03712", Single Sided, White Label, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2008 | UK | Sick House SICKHOUSE00912", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | GutterFunk GYPSY 00110", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Mercury 868 209-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 2023 | UK | GutterFunk GYPSY 00110", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Crystal Waters)12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Crystal Waters) SKULL00112", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release, Mispress, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, White Label, Unofficial Release, Mispress, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Mercury 868 209-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
51 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1991 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, UK & Europe, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 868 209-1, released April 1991.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 868 209-1, 868 208-7, AM 772, AMYDJ 772) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] 868-209-1-AS-SP I-I DMS HERBIE JR :^) Yᴏ DJ's This BEATS FOR YOU!! and [SRC logo] 868-209-1-BS-SP DMS HERBIE JR :^) IT's PUMPED FOR ThE 90'S "LA DA DEE.... I-I. 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.
