Netherlands
1976- Label and catalog number
- Emidisc 5C 028-25 130
- Format
- LP, Compilation
FocusHouse Of The King
Vinyl pressings
House Of The King
by Focus · 1976
12 pressings4 countriesProg RockSymphonic RockPsychedelic RockClassic Rock
House Of The King 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 House Of The King
3 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia VMP.1026Columbia DAG-102
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Emidisc 14C 062 25130
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Columbia VMP.1026 / Columbia DAG-102First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Greece | Emidisc 14C 062 25130First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Emidisc 5C 028-25 130First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Emidisc 5N 034-25 130 / Bovema Negram 5C 054-25 130LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | EMI 14C 062-25130LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Emidisc DAG 102LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Emidisc 1A 028-25130LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hocus Pocus4:35
- A2Love Remembered2:45
- A3Tommy3:25
- A4Elspeth Of Nottingham2:50
- A5House Of The King2:15
- B1Sylvia2:50
- B2Focus II4:00
- B3Round Goes The Gossip5:10
- B4Focus III3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of The King are there?
12 vinyl pressings of House Of The King are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was House Of The King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Netherlands, Australia, Greece. One of them is Emidisc 5C 028-25 130.
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 5C 028-25 130, VMP.1026, 14C 062 25130) 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 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.
