US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VE-2-2525
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Ella FitzgeraldThe George And Ira Gershwin Songbook
Vinyl pressings
The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1978
13 pressings6 countriesVocalBopSwingJazz
The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VE-2-2525
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Presswell pressing
- Runout / matrix
VE-2-2525-A-PW2 MASTERDISK Cd (PR)Runout, side A
VE-2-2525-BS-PW1 MASTERDISK Cd (PR)Runout, side B
VE-2-2525-CS-PW1 MASTERDISK Cd (PR)Runout, side C
VE-2-2525-DS-PW1 MASTERDISK Cd (PR)Runout, side D
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VE-2-2525
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VE-2-2525-AS-CS MASTERDISK CD B1 1SEtched Side A; Stamped MASTERDISK
VE-2-2525-BS--CS-1 MASTERDISK CD A12 1SEtched Side B; Stamped MASTERDISK
VE-2-2525-CS-CS1 A10 MASTERDISK CD 1SEtched Side C; Stamped MASTERDISK
VE-2-2525-DS-CS MASTERDISK CD A5 2SEtched Side D; Stamped MASTERDISK
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VE-2-2525
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2610 051
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2632 076
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2367 353 S 1 3 2 0 ASide A
23 67 353 = 3 S 2 3 2 0 1 DSide B
2367 354 S 1 3 2 0 B 1Side C
2367 354 S 2 3 2 0 B 1Side D
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Verve Records 2610 051LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Verve Records 2610 051First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | Verve Records 2632 076First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Verve Records 2632 076First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Verve Records DPOL 157LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Verve Records MIJ-2-5312LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Verve Records 823 279-1 Y-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Verve Records VE-2-2525LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Man I Love3:48
- A2A Foggy Day3:30
- A3Oh Lady Be Good!3:59
- A4Nice Work If You Can Get It3:33
- A5They All Laughed3:01
- A6Who Cares?3:04
- A7Love Is Here To Stay3:52
- B1'S Wonderful3:27
- B2Lorelei3:19
- B3Fascinating Rhythm3:20
- B4Soon2:20
- B5I've Got A Crush On You3:25
- B6Bidin' My Time2:38
- B7Of Thee I Sing (Baby)3:05
- C1I Got Rhythm3:05
- C2That Certain Feeling3:01
- C3The Half Of It Dearie, Blues3:45
- C4My Cousin In Milwaukee3:05
- C5I Can't Be Bothered Now2:47
- C6Embraceable You4:49
- C7They Can't Take That Away From Me3:07
- C8Clap Yo' Hands2:27
- D1Things Are Looking Up3:01
- D2By Strauss2:28
- D3Someone To Watch Over Me4:29
- D4Isn't It A Pity?3:23
- D5Shall We Dance?3:06
- D6But Not For Me3:30
- D7You've Got What Gets Me2:12
- D8Let's Call The Whole Thing Off4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
When was The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Verve Records VE-2-2525.
How do I tell if my copy of The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VE-2-2525, 2610 051, 2632 076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The George And Ira Gershwin Songbook 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.
