US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Keel Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 977-A K KENDUN-a JGRunout A
AB 977-B K KENDUN-aRunout B
AB-977-ALabel A
AB-977-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
King Size
by B.B. King · 1977
22 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesElectric BluesSoulFunk / Soul
King Size 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 Size
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 977-A MR △21857 KENDUN LA JGRunout Side A, Etched
AB 977-B MR KENDUN-a △21857-X(1)Runout Side B, Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB 977-A-TH ① KENDUN - a JGSide A runout
T1 AB 977-B-TH ⓶ KENDUN - bSide B runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB-977-A KENDUN-b JG GOLSide A
AB-977-B KENDUN-b GOLSide B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB 977-A -SM① KENDUN-a JGSide A runout etched
AB 977-B -SM② KENDUN-bSide B runout etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-977
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 977-A - SM ② KENDUN-b JG A2 1SSide A runout, variant 1
AB 977-B - SM ② KENDUN-b B2 1SSide B runout, variant 1
AB 977-A - SM ① KENDUN-a JG A5 1SSide A runout, variant 2
AB 977-B - SM ② KENDUN-b B1 1SSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia & New Zealand | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-26-404-063 / Phonodisc 6-26-404-063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Records 28 552 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | ABC Records, Inc. AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8072-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | ABC Records 60338 / Musart EDI - 60338First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1173/9 / Mediterraneo 17.1173/9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-977First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Ronnex RON 40LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Don't You Lie To Me6:05
- A2I Wonder Why5:08
- Medley:
- A4Slow And Easy3:02
- B1Got My Mojo Working4:35
- B2Walkin' In The Sun3:50
- B3Mother Fuyer3:05
- B4The Same Love That Made Me Laugh3:35
- B5It's Just A Matter Of Time5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Size are there?
22 vinyl pressings of King Size are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was King Size first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-977.
How do I tell if my copy of King Size is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-977, AB 977, 6-26-404-063, 9022-977) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB 977-A K KENDUN-a JG and AB 977-B K KENDUN-a. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Size 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.
