UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Saga STM 6033
- Format
- LP, Mono
George ChakirisThe Gershwin Songbook
Vinyl pressings
The Gershwin Songbook
by George Chakiris · 1959
11 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPopStage & Screen
The Gershwin Songbook was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Gershwin Songbook
1 pressing came out in 1959, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | Saga STM 6033First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | New Zealand | Horizon Records H-1610 / World Record Club H-1610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Horizon Records WP-1610 / Horizon Records 1610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Horizon Records STEREO-1610LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Horizon Records7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Society SOC 925LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Young World YH-1506 / Young World YH 1506LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | Young World SYH-1506 / Young World YH 1506LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Joker SM 3287LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Horizon H1610LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Saga Soc STSOC 925 / Society SOC 925LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stairway To Paradise2:30
- A2Embraceable You2:46
- A3Things Are Looking Up2:45
- A4Do It Again2:19
- A5For You For Me For Evermore1:58
- A6I Got Rhythm2:48
- B1But Not For Me2:38
- B2It Ain't Necessarily So2:52
- B3Love Walked In3:15
- B4Someone To Watch Over Me2:16
- B5My One And Only2:33
- B6They All Laughed2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gershwin Songbook are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Gershwin Songbook are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1973.
When was The Gershwin Songbook first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in UK. One of them is Saga STM 6033.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gershwin Songbook is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STM 6033) 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 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.