US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Diplomat Records FM 79
- Format
- LP, Album
Al Goodman And His OrchestraKing And I
Vinyl pressings
King And I
by Al Goodman And His Orchestra · 1961
11 pressings2 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
King And I was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 King And I
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Diplomat Records FM 79First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Gala Records GLP 310LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama M 3045 / Spin-O-Rama M-3045LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records 2211LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records DS-2211LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records NS 2211LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama MK-3045LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records N 2211LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Parade Records SP-345LP | LP |
| ? | US | Diplomat Records NS 2211 / Diplomat Records DS-2211LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Spin-O-Rama S 3045 / Spin-O-Rama S-3045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Shall We Dance
- A3I Have Dreamed
- A4Getting To Know You
- A5We Kiss In The Shadow
- B1March Of Siamese Children
- B2Hello Young Lovers
- B3My Lord And Master
- B4Something Wonderful
- B5Finale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King And I are there?
11 vinyl pressings of King And I are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was King And I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Diplomat Records FM 79.
How do I tell if my copy of King And I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FM 79) 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 King And I 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.