US
July 1954- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-JOZ-011A side label
45-JOZ-012B side label
The CadillacsGloria / I Wonder Why
Vinyl pressings
Gloria / I Wonder Why
by The Cadillacs · 1954
10 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesDoo WopFunk / Soul
Gloria / I Wonder Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Gloria / I Wonder Why
2 pressings came out in 1954, 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
July 1954- Label and catalog number
- Josie 765
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-011side A label
JOZ-012side 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.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | US | Josie 45-765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Josie 765First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | TRIP TR-1097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 01807", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Josie 45-7657", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AGloria2:50
- BI Wonder Why2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gloria / I Wonder Why are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gloria / I Wonder Why are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1954 and 1970.
When was Gloria / I Wonder Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US. One of them is Josie 45-765, released July 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Gloria / I Wonder Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-765, 765) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-JOZ-011 and 45-JOZ-012. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gloria / I Wonder Why 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.