New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DEC.102
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.358Matrix Side A
MSC.359Matrix Side B
Patrick O'HaganCottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy
Vinyl pressings
Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy
by Patrick O'Hagan · 1956
12 pressings3 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy
3 pressings came out in 1956, 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.
New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-DEC.102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · round pushout centre
New Zealand
1956- Label and catalog number
- Decca DEC.102
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSC.358Matrix Side A
MSC.359Matrix Side B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.102First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca 45-DEC.102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.102First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Australia | Decca 45-Y69557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca 45-DEC.1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca 45-DEC.1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC.1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca 45-DEC.1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC.1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Decca MSC358Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACottage By The Lea
- BThe Whistling Gypsy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1956 and 1958.
When was Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in New Zealand. One of them is Decca DEC.102.
How do I tell if my copy of Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEC.102, 45-DEC.102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSC.358 and MSC.359. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cottage By The Lea / The Whistling Gypsy 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.