US
February 29, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39665
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
Frankie LaineThe Gandy Dancers' Ball / When You're In Love
Vinyl pressings
The Gandy Dancers' Ball / When You're In Love
by Frankie Laine · 1952
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
The Gandy Dancers' Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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 Gandy Dancers' Ball
8 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 29, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39665
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO10111-1EA side stamped variant 1
RHCO10109-1ABB side stamped variant 1
RHCO10111 1NA side stamped variant 2
RHCO10109-1ADB side stamped variant 2
US
February 29, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39665
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO 10111 1R HA Side Stamped
RHCO 10109 1Q HB Side Stamped
RHCO 10111Label Side A
RHCO 10109Label Side B
US
February 29, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-39665
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RZSP 10111 1R HA side runout
RZSP 10109 1O HB side runout
RZSP 10111A side label
RZSP 10109B side label
US
February 29, 1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 39665
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RHCO10111-1ERunout, Side A, Stamped, Variant 1
RHCO10109-1ABRunout, Side B, Stamped, Variant 1
RHCO10111 1NRunout, Side A, Stamped, Variant 2
RHCO10109-1ADRunout, Side B, Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1952- Label and catalog number
- Columbia D.B. 3057
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Columbia DO.3504First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.3504First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3057First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4-39665First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39665First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39665First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 39665First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | US | Columbia 4-39665First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C-1920Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Columbia D.B. 3057Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Gandy Dancers' Ball
- BWhen You're In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gandy Dancers' Ball are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Gandy Dancers' Ball are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Gandy Dancers' Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Columbia 4-39665, released February 29, 1952.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gandy Dancers' Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-39665, 39665, D.B. 3057, DO.3504) 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 Gandy Dancers' Ball 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.
