US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO 4803
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
St-SO743219-B-1 (SRC logo) DSide A Runout
ST-SO743220-B-1 (SRC logo) DSide B Runout
ST-SO-743219RISide A Label
ST-SO-743220RISide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Burglar
by Freddie King · 1974
17 pressings12 countriesBlues RockModern Electric BluesFunkRock
Burglar was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Burglar
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO 4803RSO SO 4803 0698
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-SO 743219-B SRCSide A runout
ST-SO 743220-B SRCSide B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO SO 4803
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: ST-50743220-BRSC logo (stamped)
Side B: ST-50743219-BRSC logo (stamped)
ST-SO-743219-MOSide A Label
ST-SO-743220-MOSide B Label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2394 140
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2394 140A 2YS 3653Runout Side A
2394 140B 2YS 3654Runout Side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2379 129
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- RSO 2479 129
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RSO 2479129 1 380 CIDIS A4Runout A side
RSO 2479129 2 380 CIDIS A6Runout B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RSO 2394 140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RSO 2379 129First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | RSO 2479 129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | RSO 2394 140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | RSO 2394 140 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RSO 2394 140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | RSO 2394 140LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1974 | UK & Europe | RSO 2394 140 / RSO 2394-140First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RSO SO 4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RSO SO 4803 / RSO SO 4803 0698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RSO SO 4803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RSO SO 4803LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Brazil | RSO 2394140LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | RSO 23 94 140LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RSO MW 2107LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | RSO 700200 / Elemental Music 700200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor 831815-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pack It Up4:10
- A2My Credit Didn't Go Through4:09
- A3I Got The Same Old Blues3:27
- A4Only Getting Second Best3:47
- A5Texas Flyer3:48
- B1Pulpwood3:13
- B2She's A Burglar3:51
- B3Sugar Sweet3:50
- B4I Had A Dream5:02
- B5Come On (Let The Good Times Roll)3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burglar are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Burglar are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Burglar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is RSO SO 4803.
How do I tell if my copy of Burglar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO 4803, 2394 140, 2379 129, 2479 129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, St-SO743219-B-1 (SRC logo) D and ST-SO743220-B-1 (SRC logo) D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burglar 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.
