US
October 1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 148
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
148-A <E>Runout A
148-B <E>Runout B
148aLabel A
148bLabel B
Jim ReevesBimbo / Gypsy Heart
Vinyl pressings
Bimbo / Gypsy Heart
by Jim Reeves · 1953
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Bimbo / Gypsy Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Bimbo / Gypsy Heart
5 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 2 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 148-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
148-A-45 <E>A-Side Runout
148-B-45 <E>B-Side Runout
148aLabel A
148bLabel B
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Abbott Record Co. 148-45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red
- Runout / matrix
Side a : 148-A-45 <E>
Side a : 148-B-45 <E>
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1177
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1177
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A.R.S 1177 148-Aside A runout
A.R.S 148-Bside B runout
148-Aside A label
148-Bside B label
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1177First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Canada | Quality 1177First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 148-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 148-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | Abbott Record Co. 148First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Australia | Decca Y6581Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Decca Y.6581Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London Records HL.8014Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London Records 45-HL.80147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4014Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABimbo2:43
- BGypsy Heart2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bimbo / Gypsy Heart are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bimbo / Gypsy Heart are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1953 and 1954.
When was Bimbo / Gypsy Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Abbott Record Co. 148, released October 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Bimbo / Gypsy Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 148, 148-45, K1177, 1177) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 148-A <E> and 148-B <E>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bimbo / Gypsy Heart 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.
