UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL.5163Decca SKL 5163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
†XZAL.12201P†Side A label
†XZAL.12202P†Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Engelbert King Of Hearts
by Engelbert Humperdinck · 1973
27 pressings17 countriesVocalPop
Engelbert King Of Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Engelbert King Of Hearts
22 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 15 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot XPAS 71061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot XPAS 71061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot XPAS 71061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot XPAS 71061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-12201-1 BEST Bell Sound sfSide 1 runout, etched except "Bell Sound" which is stamped.
XZAL-12301-1 BEST Bell Sound sfSide 2 runout, etched except "Bell Sound" which is stamped.
XZAL 12201 BWSide 1 label
XZAL 12301 BWSide 2 label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot XPAS 71061
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CR
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 12201 1 -7 SF Bell Sound
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca SKL.5163 / Decca SKL 5163 YFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Parrot XPAS 71061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca SLK 17036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Decca SGLK 028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | India | Decca SKL 5163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Israel | PAX ISK 1109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca SKLI 5163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Decca SKL 5163 / London Records XZAL 12201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records GP-131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records LLN 7266-S / London Records LLN-7226-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | London Records GP-131First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Decca SKL 5163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Decca SKL 5163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Decca SKL 5163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | Decca SKL.5163 / Decca SKL 5163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA 5163LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Parrot XPAS 71061LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Parrot XPAS 71061LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Summer Song3:02
- A2I'm Stone In Love With You3:11
- A3Do I Love You2:52
- A4Somebody Waiting3:20
- A5The Most Beautiful Girl3:09
- B1I'm Leavin' You2:37
- B2Will You Be Here When I Wake Up In The Morning3:09
- B3Eternally3:04
- B4Only Your Love3:04
- B5That's What It's All About3:09
- B6Songs We Sang Together2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Engelbert King Of Hearts are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Engelbert King Of Hearts are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Engelbert King Of Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Decca SKL.5163.
How do I tell if my copy of Engelbert King Of Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL.5163, XPAS 71061, SLK 17036, SGLK 028) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, †XZAL.12201P† and †XZAL.12202P†. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Engelbert King Of Hearts 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.
