UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Contour CN 2001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CN2001 A//5▽420 04 1 1 11Stamped Runout, Side A
CN 2001 B//4▽420 04 1 3Stamped Runout, Side B
JACKOHand Etched Runout, Side A
JAHand Etched Runout, Side B
Harry SecombeIf I Ruled The World
Vinyl pressings
If I Ruled The World
by Harry Secombe · 1971
13 pressings4 countriesBalladVocalPop
If I Ruled The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 If I Ruled The World
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Contour CN 2001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Music For Leisure 349LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Philips 349LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Philips 349LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Phonogram Ltd. TIME14LP | LP |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SRA-295100LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Contour 6870501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Contour 6870501 / Contour 6870-501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Philips 6460 750LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Contour 6870501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Contour CN 2001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Contour 6870501 / Contour 6870-501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Contour 6870501 / Contour 6870-501LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1If I Ruled The World
- A2Falling In Love With Love
- A3O Sole Mio
- A4Bless This House
- A5Be My Love
- B1This Is My Song
- B2Younger Than Springtime
- B3Mama
- B4Speak To Me Of Love
- B5I Believe In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If I Ruled The World are there?
13 vinyl pressings of If I Ruled The World are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1986.
When was If I Ruled The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK. One of them is Contour CN 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of If I Ruled The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CN 2001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CN2001 A//5▽420 04 1 1 11 and CN 2001 B//4▽420 04 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If I Ruled The World 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.