UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9106
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9106 A//1Runoff side A
ILPS 9106 B//1Runoff side B
Dr. Strangely StrangeKip Of The Serenes
Vinyl pressings
Kip Of The Serenes
by DR. Strangely Strange · 1969
15 pressings5 countriesAcousticPsychedelic RockFolkRock
Kip Of The Serenes was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Kip Of The Serenes
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9106
- Format
- LP, Album · White Label Background
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9106 A//1Side A runout, stamped
ILPS 9106 B//1Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SFL-933,498
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9106 A//1Side A runout, stamped
ILPS 9106 B//1Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL-33,498
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL-33,498
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SFL-933498
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-933,498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FL-33,498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FL-33,498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Festival Records SFL-933498First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9106LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Island Records ILPS 9106LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Europe | Timeless Time 702 / Timeless Timeless 702LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2008 | Europe | Timeless Time 702 / Timeless Timeless 702LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Island Records 471 718-9LP, Album, Record Store Day, Stereo | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Island Records ILPS 9106LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Island Records ILPS 9106LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR669780LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Island Records ILPS 9106LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Strangely Strange But Oddly Normal4:28
- A2Dr. Dim & Dr. Strange7:33
- A3Roy Rogers5:37
- A4Dark-Haired Lady4:25
- A5On The West Cork Hack2:32
- B1Tale Of Two Orphanages3:49
- B2Strings In The Earth And Air1:52
- B3Ship Of Fools6:18
- B4Frosty Mornings3:59
- B5Donnybrook Fair8:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kip Of The Serenes are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Kip Of The Serenes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2020.
When was Kip Of The Serenes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9106.
How do I tell if my copy of Kip Of The Serenes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9106, SFL-933,498, FL-33,498, SFL-933498) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9106 A//1 and ILPS 9106 B//1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kip Of The Serenes 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.