US
April 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 18817
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W73387T17BA side stamped variant 1
W73390T2AB side stamped variant 1
W73387T9B 0A side stamped variant 2
W73390T4A 0B side stamped variant 2
The Ink SpotsThe Gypsy / Everybody Is Saying Hello Again
Vinyl pressings
The Gypsy / Everybody Is Saying Hello Again
by The Ink Spots · 1946
13 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
The Gypsy was first pressed on vinyl in 1946. 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
4 pressings came out in 1946, 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
April 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 18817
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
April 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 18817
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W73387T8R YA side stamped
W73390T2A YB side stamped
73387A side label
73390B side label
US
April 1946- Label and catalog number
- Decca 18817
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
W73387T9B II OA side stamped, II etched
W73390T4A O IIIB side stamped, III etched
73387A side label
73390B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | US | Decca 18817First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 18817First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 18817First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1946 | US | Decca 18817First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Australia | Decca Y5994Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | Canada | Decca 10317Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1947 | US | Decca 23936Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | Decca 23936Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1947 | US | Decca 23936Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-239367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1950 | US | Decca 9-239367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Decca 239367", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y5994Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThe Gypsy
- BEveryone Is Saying Hello Again (Why Must We Say Goodbye?)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Gypsy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Gypsy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1946 and 1967.
When was The Gypsy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1946, in US. One of them is Decca 18817, released April 1946.
How do I tell if my copy of The Gypsy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W73387T17B and W73390T2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.
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