US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 5237
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MCA- 2667 -SS1 STERLING [2 boxes with a 'G' in the center]Side A Runout
MCA-2668-SS1 STERLING [2 boxes with a 'G' in the center]Side B Runout
Donnie Iris And The CruisersKing Cool
Vinyl pressings
King Cool
by Donnie Iris And The Cruisers · 1981
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
King Cool was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Cool
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5237Carousel Records MCA-5237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2667- SS4 ◈-P-◈ STERLINGRunout A
MCA-2668- SS4 ◈-P-◈ STERLINGRunout B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5237Carousel Records MCA-5237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2667-SS1 ⧈-G-⧈ STERLINGRunout A
MCA-2668-SS1 ⧈-G-⧈ STERLINGRunout B
MCA 2667Label A
MCA 2668Label B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5237Carousel Records MCA-5237
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2667- SS1 STERLING 2 回-G-回Side A etched - variant 1
MCA-2668- SS3 STERLING 1 回-G-回Side B etched - variant 1
MCA-2667-SS1 STERLING 1 回-G-回Side A etched - variant 2
MCA-2668- SS1 STERLING 1 回-G-回Side B etched - variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3127MCA Records MCA 5237
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF 3127 A1 JA TAPE ONE. Stamped VSide1
MCF 3127 B1 JA TAPE ONE. Stamped V CSide 2
South Korea
December 31, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Dae Seong Records DM-0022(MCA-5237)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | MCA Records MCA-5237 / Carousel Records MCA-5237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 5237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | MCA Records 204 063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | MCA Records MCA 4143First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | MCA Records I-204.063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3127 / MCA Records MCA 5237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA 5237First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5237 / Carousel Records MCA-5237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5237 / Carousel Records MCA-5237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5237 / Carousel Records MCA-5237First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Korea | Dae Seong Records DM-0022(MCA-5237)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-5237 / Carousel Records MCA-5237LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Merilee3:37
- A2The Promise4:06
- A3Pretender5:15
- A4Love Is Like A Rock3:35
- A5That's The Way Love Ought To Be4:19
- B1My Girl3:59
- B2Broken Promises4:21
- B3King Cool4:05
- B4Color Me Blue5:19
- B5The Last To Know5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Cool are there?
12 vinyl pressings of King Cool are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was King Cool first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, South Korea, Australia and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 5237.
How do I tell if my copy of King Cool is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 5237, MCA-5237, MCF 3127, DM-0022(MCA-5237)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA- 2667 -SS1 STERLING [2 boxes with a 'G' in the center] and MCA-2668-SS1 STERLING [2 boxes with a 'G' in the center]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Cool 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.