Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 134Polydor 2001134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z D 00 2001 134 S1Runout side A, stamped
1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z F 00 2001 134 S2Runout side B, stamped
FocusHouse Of The King
Vinyl pressings
House Of The King
by Focus · 1970
13 pressings9 countriesProg RockSymphonic RockRock
House Of The King was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 House Of The King
2 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 134
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z 00 2001 134 S1Runout Side A
1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z 00 2001 134 S2Runout Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 134 / Polydor 2001134First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 134First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Polydor 2001 1347", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.542 Y7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.542 Y7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 650 / Sire AZ 10 6507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az AZ 10 6507", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Italy | Ariston AR.0508 / Ariston AR/05087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Polydor 20011347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2001-1347", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | South Africa | Polydor PS.1397", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Ariston AR.0508 / Ariston AR/05087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Sire SI 3527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of The King
- BBlack Beauty
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of The King are there?
13 vinyl pressings of House Of The King are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was House Of The King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 2001 134.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of The King is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 134) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z D 00 2001 134 S1 and 1 ℗ 1970 A 71 ✶Z F 00 2001 134 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Of The King 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.
