Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SMC 74 358Columbia SCW 7845
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX 3455-1Runout Side A
YAX 3456-1Runout Side B
YAX 3455Label A
YAX 3456Label B
Ron Goodwin And His OrchestraGypsy Fire
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy Fire
by Ron Goodwin And His Orchestra · 1965
16 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Gypsy Fire was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Fire
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Columbia SMC 74 358 / Columbia SCW 7845First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia SCXO 7818LP | LP |
| 1967 | India | Columbia TWO 178 / Columbia TWO. 178LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Israel | Columbia TWO 178LP | LP |
| 1967 | Turkey | Regal LRZTX 209LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia SX 6187LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia TWO 178LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1019LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Columbia SCXG 1019 / Columbia 2J 062-04604LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Odeon T-100468 / Odeon E-T. 100468LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Columbia 14C 062-04604 / Columbia 2J 062-04604LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Columbia 14C 062-04604 / Columbia 2J 062-04604LP, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Repress, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | Israel | Portrait TWO 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Odeon 1J 062-04.604LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Columbia TWO 178LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Gypsy Fiddler
- A2Black Eyes
- A3The Ritual Fire Dance
- A4Andaluza
- A5Hora Staccato
- A6Gypsy Moon
- B1Gzardas
- B2La Paloma
- B3Bublitschki
- B4Play Gypsy
- B5Two Guitars
- B6Hejre Kati
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy Fire are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Fire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Gypsy Fire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany. One of them is Columbia SMC 74 358.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy Fire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMC 74 358) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 3455-1 and YAX 3456-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsy Fire 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.
