Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elver 163.036Elver 163.036-Y
- Format
- LP, Album
Chocolat'sThe Kings Of Clubs
Vinyl pressings
The Kings Of Clubs
by Chocolat's · 1976
16 pressings9 countriesMerengueDiscoLatinFunk / Soul
The Kings Of Clubs was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Kings Of Clubs
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Elver 163.036Elver 163.036 y
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SFOT 21171/1Side A runout
SFOT 21171/2Side B runout
SFoT 21171Side 1 label
SFoT 21172Side 2 label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL-17015
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL.17015Able ABL·17015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABL-17015A-3S 1A T. DISCO EFFETRunout side A
ABL-17015-B3 1A DISCO EFFETRunout side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Able ABL. 17015Able ABL·17015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60 502Elver 60 502
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IBA 60502 A CIDIS A
IBA 60502 B CIDIS A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Elver 163.036 / Elver 163.036-YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Belgium | Elver 163.036 / Elver 163.036 yFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Able ABL-17015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Able ABL.17015 / Able ABL·17015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Able ABL. 17015 / Able ABL·17015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Disques Ibach 60 502 / Elver 60 502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Disques Ibach 60 502 / Elver 60 502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | Minos MILP 10030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Harmony LPH 8014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Harmony LPH 8014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | Epic EPC 81942LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-226LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-226LP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
| 1977 | Turkey | Yankı YP 622LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Elver IM-30 019 / Elver 71 730LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Record Bazaar RB 258LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Kings Of Clubs6:05
- A2Viva Rio2:12
- A3Toca Toca2:36
- A4Perque No?2:18
- A5Ay Carmela3:11
- B1Donne-Moi Un Baiser2:35
- B2La Bamba3:20
- Super Medley
- B4Chabara2:49
- B5Amazonian Jungle2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Kings Of Clubs are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Kings Of Clubs are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1980.
When was The Kings Of Clubs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, Canada, France, Greece and more. One of them is Elver 163.036.
How do I tell if my copy of The Kings Of Clubs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 163.036, ABL-17015, ABL.17015, ABL. 17015) 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 The Kings Of Clubs 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.