US
June 1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR-7A side etched
RR-6B side etched
RR-7A side label
RR-6B side label
Vinyl pressings
Gee / I Love You So
by The Crows · 1953
16 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesJump BluesBalladFunk / Soul
Gee / I Love You So was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Gee / I Love You So
8 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-RR-7A-side runout, variant 1
45-RR-6B-side runout, variant 1
45-RR-7 N 4A-side runout, variant 2
45-RR-6 N 4B-side runout, variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Translucent
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RR 7 45A Side Runout, Stamped
RR 6 45B Side Runout, Stamped
RR-7A Side Label
RR-6B Side Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Rama RR-5
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
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.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Quality K1236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | UK | Columbia D.B. 3478First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Rama RR-5First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Columbia SCM51197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Rama RR-57", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Oldies 45 OL 457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 123610", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 02217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 02217", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Oldies 45 OL 457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Rama RR-57", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AGee
- BI Love You So
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gee / I Love You So are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Gee / I Love You So are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1953 and 1963.
When was Gee / I Love You So first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Rama RR-5, released June 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Gee / I Love You So is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR-5, D.B. 3478, K1236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR-7 and RR-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gee / I Love You So 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.