US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato TOM-6002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOM-6002-A J.G. MASTERDISKSide A runout
TOM-6002-B MASTERDISKSide B runout
Albert KingKing Albert
Vinyl pressings
King Albert
by Albert King · 1977
11 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesFunk / SoulBlues
King Albert was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Albert
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato TOM-6002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TOM-6002-A J.G. MASTERDISK
TOM-6002-B MASTERDISK
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato TOM-6002
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato TOM-6002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOM-6002-A J.G. ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋRunout Side A
TOM-6002-B ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋRunout Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato TOM-6002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TOM-6002-A J.G MASTERDISKSide A Etching
TOM-6002-B MASTERDISKSide B Etching
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tomato 9239-6002
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Tomato 9239-6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-6505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Victor VIP-6505First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Tomato TOM-6002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Tomato TOM-6002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Tomato TOM-6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Tomato TOM-6002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Tomato TOM-6002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Charly R&B CRB 1191LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Tomato TOMATO 2696201LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Charly Records CHARLY647LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Shock4:40
- A2You Upset Me Baby4:15
- A3Chump Change3:40
- A4Let Me Rock You Easy4:56
- B1Boot Lace5:55
- B2Love Mechanic4:01
- B3Call My Job4:27
- B4Good Time Charlie4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Albert are there?
11 vinyl pressings of King Albert are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was King Albert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Tomato TOM-6002.
How do I tell if my copy of King Albert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TOM-6002, 9239-6002, VIP-6505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOM-6002-A J.G. MASTERDISK and TOM-6002-B MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Albert 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.
