Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Weed Beat WB 119
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GYPSY-PK-45-A
HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL PK-45-A2
Eddie LovetteGypsy Girl / Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy Girl / Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
by Eddie Lovette · 1982
10 pressings2 countriesReggae
Gypsy Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Gypsy Girl
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Jamaica | Weed Beat WB 119First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | K & K Records PKD 1002112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGypsy Girl4:25
- BHeaven Must Be Missing An Angel4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Girl are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
When was Gypsy Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica. One of them is Weed Beat WB 119.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GYPSY-PK-45-A and HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING AN ANGEL PK-45-A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsy Girl 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.