UK
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Swinging Blue JeansRumors, Gossip, Words Untrue / Now The Summer's Gone
Vinyl pressings
Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue / Now The Summer's Gone
by The Swinging Blue Jeans · 1966
12 pressings9 countriesBeatRockPop
Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 22283-1 M KT 1Side A matrix
7XEA 22284-1 M KT 1Side B matrix
7XEA 22283Side A label
7XEA 22284Side B label
UK
November 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7XEA 22283 - 1 G KT 1Runout side A
7XEA 22284 - 1 G KT 1Runout side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66225
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6318 MR △64879Runout side A
IM-6319 MR △64879-XRunout side B
IM-6318Label side A
IM-6319Label side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66225
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IM-6318A-side label
IM-6319B-side label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice EA-4824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Finland | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | His Master's Voice 7MG 206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | His Master's Voice Pop 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66225First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66225First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 724477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARumors, Gossip, Words Untrue2:28
- BNow The Summer's Gone2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is His Master's Voice POP 1564, released November 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POP 1564, 66225, EA-4824, 7MG 206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rumors, Gossip, Words Untrue 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.
