US
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records 6258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK-13117 [signature] MR △77573Runout A
SK-13118 [signature] MR △77573-XRunout B
SK-13117Side A Label
SK-13118Side B Label
James BrownWorld
Vinyl pressings
World
by James Brown · 1969
17 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
World was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 World
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 11 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records 6258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK-13117-1 B1C RA-Side Runout Etching
SK-13117-1-A1E RB-Side Runout Etching
SK-13117A-Side Label
SK-13118B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records 6258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SK-13117 [unclear signature] A I+ A2Runout A
SK-13118-2 [unclear signature] A1 IRunout B
SK-13117Label A
SK-13118Label B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SK-13117A-Side Label
SK-13118B-Side Label
UK
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56780
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4-6258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4-6258-A-² XT.Side A runout, etched
4-6258-B-² XT.Side B runout, etched
KS-45-13117Side A label
SK-45-13118Side B label
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.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | King Records 4-6258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 421 480First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Polydor 421 480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 349 / King Records 59 349First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | Polydor 59 349First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Greece | International Polydor Production NHH 296First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Polydor 59 349 / King Records 59 349First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Japan | Polydor DP 1674First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Polydor 59 347First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Portugal | Polydor 78 015First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Spain | Polydor 10 60 080First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | King Records 6258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | King Records 6258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | King Records 45-6258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | King Records 6258First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | King Records 62587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWorld (Part 1)3:10
- BWorld (Part 2)2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of World are there?
17 vinyl pressings of World are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is King Records 6258.
How do I tell if my copy of World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6258, 45-6258, 56780, 4-6258) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SK-13117 [signature] MR △77573 and SK-13118 [signature] MR △77573-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
