US
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · No Intro Time
- Runout / matrix
UAST-12439Label A
UAST-12440Label B
WarGypsy Man
Vinyl pressings
Gypsy Man
by War · 1973
29 pressings20 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Gypsy Man 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 Gypsy Man
27 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 18 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
June 1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · AB = Andrew Berliner Mastering
- Runout / matrix
UAST 12439 A2 ABA-side runout - variant 1
UAST 12440 GSB-side runout - variant 1
UAST 12439 A3 ABA-side runout - variant 2
UAST 12440 GSB-side runout - variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T UAST 2431-2175 A3 TIRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
T UAST 12440-1 GSRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
T UAST 2431-2175 A3Runout, side A, etched, variant 2
T UAST 12440-1 GSRunout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAST 12439 A2 A2 FB 1B SRunout, side A, etched, variant 1
UAST 12440 1C GS SSSSRunout, side B, etched, variant 1
UAST 12439 A2 FB 1B SIRunout, side A, etched, variant 2
UAST 12440 1C GS SIRunout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW281-W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
K-5912 UAST 12439 A9 FBA-Side Runout Etching
K-5911 UAST 12438 E1 FBB-Side Runout Etching
UAST-12439A-Side Label
UAST-12438B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Angola | United Artists Records N-S-14-77First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Australia | United Artists Records K-5207 / United Artists Records UA-XW281-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | United Artists Records UA-1204First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW281-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | United Artists Records UP 35576-J / United Artists Records UAXW 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 576 A / United Artists Records UA 35 576 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | United Artists Records 4512First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Guatemala | United Artists Records UA-XW281-WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | United Artists Records UA 35576First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Liberty LLR-10422First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | United Artists Records LLR-10422First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-94 675 / United Artists Records 5C 006-94675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-94675First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 5207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Peru | United Artists Records UAI 20121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | United Artists Records G 12597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGypsy Man5:22
- BDeliver The Word4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gypsy Man are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Gypsy Man are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Gypsy Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Angola, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-XW281-W, released June 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Gypsy Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-XW281-W, UP 35576, N-S-14-77, K-5207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAST-12439 and UAST-12440. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gypsy Man 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.
