US
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
17101Label A
17100Label B
17101-1F △45198-X [MR logo]Deadwax A
17100-1F △45199 [MR logo]Deadwax B
Lou ChristieThe Gypsy Cried / Red Sails In The Sunset
Vinyl pressings
The Gypsy Cried / Red Sails In The Sunset
by Lou Christie · 1962
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
The Gypsy Cried was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Gypsy Cried
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- C And C Records 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C&C 102 J-M0327A-Side Runout Etching
C&C 102 J-M0326B-Side Runout Etching
0327A-Side Label
0326B-Side Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Δ45198-X (MR) 17101-1FRunout A
Δ45198 (MR) 17100-1FRunout B
17101Matrix Label A
17100Matrix Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | C And C Records 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R-4457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R-4457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Roulette JET 12457", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Roulette RL 21.166 / Artone RL 21.1667", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Scandinavia | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | South Africa | Roulette 45ROL 7977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 49837", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-44577", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R-44577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24987", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Gypsy Cried2:05
- BRed Sails In The Sunset2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gypsy Cried are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Gypsy Cried are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was The Gypsy Cried first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Roulette R-4457, released October 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gypsy Cried is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4457, 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17101 and 17100. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Gypsy Cried 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.