UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- BBC Records REB 156S
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RE 156-1 -1Side 1
RE 156- 2 -1Side 2
The John Fox Radio OrchestraGeorge Gershwin
Vinyl pressings
George Gershwin
by The John Fox Radio Orchestra · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazz
George Gershwin was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 George Gershwin
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | BBC Records REB 156SFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Varagram REB 156LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1975 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | BBC Records XECL 30.014 / Euterpe XECL 30.014LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | BBC Records And Tapes REC 320LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Fonit Cetra SFC 170LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 1303Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
Tracklist
- A1Fascinating Rhythm4:15
- A2Love Is Here To Stay3:25
- A3Oh Lady Be Good3:05
- A4Someone To Watch Me Over3:10
- A5I Got Rhythm2:45
- A6Summertime3:30
- B1Strike Up The Band3:05
- B2Love Walked In3:15
- B3A Foggy Day2:45
- B4Embraceable You3:40
- B5Somebody Loves Me2:45
- B6S'wonderful2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of George Gershwin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of George Gershwin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
When was George Gershwin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK. One of them is BBC Records REB 156S.
How do I tell if my copy of George Gershwin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REB 156S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RE 156-1 -1 and RE 156- 2 -1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is George Gershwin 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.