US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2031
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SKB - 805 - N2Side 1
SKB - 806 - N2Side 2
Kermit Leslie And His OrchestraGypsy Strings And Percussion
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy Strings And Percussion
by Kermit Leslie And His Orchestra · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesBalladFolkRomaniPop
Gypsy Strings And Percussion was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Strings And Percussion
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 52031
- Format
- LP, Mono
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records S/2031
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
Colombia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Time Records 210005
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
KB 807
KB 808
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Time Records S/2031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | Colombia | Time Records 210005First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Time Records S/2031First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Time Records 52031First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Time Records 465.003 / Time Records 465003LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Bainbridge Records BT 1025LP | LP |
| 1980 | US | Bainbridge Records BT-1025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Time Records 52031 / Time Records T/52031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Spain | Vergara 7.161-SXVLP | LP |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2031LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Time Records 52031LP | LP |
| ? | US | Time Records S/2031LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hungarian Dance No. 52:35
- A2When A Gypsy Makes His Violin Cry2:43
- A3Two Guitars2:00
- A4Czardas2:38
- A5Mariska2:36
- A6Golden Earrings2:16
- B1City Of Gold1:53
- B2Play, Fiddle, Play2:02
- B3Rasposcholl1:52
- B4Dark Eyes2:00
- B5Hora Staccato1:57
- B6Deep Sorrow2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy Strings And Percussion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Strings And Percussion are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1980.
When was Gypsy Strings And Percussion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada, Colombia. One of them is Time Records S/2031.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy Strings And Percussion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S/2031, 52031, 210005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKB - 805 - N2 and SKB - 806 - N2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsy Strings And Percussion 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.