UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 17997
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K17997 A ̷T̷ 3 STRAWBERRY W-L [Reverted]A side runout
K17997 B ̷I̷ 3 STRAWBERRY W-L [Reverted]B side runout
K 17997 A*
K 17997 B*
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy
by Fleetwood Mac · 1982
33 pressings21 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Gypsy 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
31 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 19 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
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29918Warner Bros. Records 29918-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29918-ZAA-1556-S-SRI SP Precision SM. 1-2Runout A, etched, variant 1
7-29918-ZCA-1827-S-SRI SP Precision SM. 1-3Runout B, etched, variant 1
7-29918-ZAA-1556-S-SR1 SP Precision SM. 1-5Runout A, etched, variant 2
7-29918-ZCA-1827-S-SR1 SP 1-3 Precision SM.Runout B, etched, variant 2
US
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29918Warner Bros. Records 29918-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZAA 1556SLabel A
ZCA 1827SLabel B
US
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29918Warner Bros. Records 29918-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester WW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29918-ZAA-1556-S-WW1 ----<| Precision SM. 1-2runout A, etched
7-29918-ZCA-1827-S-WW2 #3 Precision D.L. ----<|runout B, etched
ZAA 1556SLabel A
ZCA 1827SLabel B
US
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29918Warner Bros. Records 29918-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29918-ZAA-1556-S-LW1 Precision SM ✲Side A Runout, etched
7-29918-ZCA-1827-S-LW1 ✲ Precision SMSide B Runout, etched
ZAA 1556SSide A Label
ZCA 1827SSide B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7- 29918-ZAA-1556-S-SHI R-9648-SH1 Precision SM. Δ2253 + SLMRunout side A
7- 29918-ZCA-1827-SHI R-9649-SH1 Precision SM. Δ2254 + SLMRunout side B
ZAA 1556SLabel, side A
ZCA 1827SLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-29918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Austria | Warner Bros. Records WB 17997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | Warner Bros. Records WB 17997 / Warner Bros. Records WB 17.997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 99187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 99187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-80076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 997 / Warner Bros. Records WB 17 997 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Warner Bros. Records 7-29918First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1982 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records K 17997First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 17997First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records SWB-079First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 7-29918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records F-WBR 0029918.2First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records F-WBR 0029918.2First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Peru | Warner Bros. Records 0029918.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 4317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGypsy (Edit)
- BCool Water
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Gypsy are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Gypsy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records K 17997.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 17997, 7-29918, WB 17 997, P-1701) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K17997 A ̷T̷ 3 STRAWBERRY W-L [Reverted] and K17997 B ̷I̷ 3 STRAWBERRY W-L [Reverted]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsy 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.
