UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 892 A-1△G RStamped Runout, Side A
PEN 892 B-1△G 3 MStamped Runout, Side B
Billy HowardKing Of The Cops
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Cops
by Billy Howard · 1975
13 pressings6 countriesSpoken WordNoveltyComedyNon-Music
King Of The Cops was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Of The Cops
11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 892 A-1△G W 1Runout side A, variant 1
PEN 892 B-1△G M 3Runout side B, variant 1
PEN 892 A-1△G 1 BGRunout side A, variant 2
PEN 892 B-1△G 4 CRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label variation
- Runout / matrix
PEN 892 A-1△GStamped Runout, Side A
PEN 892 B-1△GStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 892 A-1△GStamped Runout, Side A
PEN 892 B-1△GStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 892
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 892 A-1△GStamped Runout, Side A
PEN 892 B-1△GStamped Runout, Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Big Tree Records BT-16055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Penny Farthing PS 892First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 892First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 16055First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 16055First year7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT-16055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 16055First year7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Australia | Penny Farthing MSP-1467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Penny Farthing VS 3317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AKing Of The Cops
- BBond Is A Four Letter Word
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Cops are there?
13 vinyl pressings of King Of The Cops are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was King Of The Cops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Canada, Ireland. One of them is Penny Farthing PEN 892.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Cops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PEN 892, BT-16055, BT 16055, PS 892) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEN 892 A-1△G R and PEN 892 B-1△G 3 M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Cops 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.