France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 62.003Barclay 62003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLY 62003-1Side A
BLY 62003-2Side B
Lily & ChipsKing Kong
Vinyl pressings
King Kong
by Lily & Chips · 1973
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
King Kong was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 King Kong
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay MB 28.009Barclay MB 28.009
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
ST-MB 28.009-A, PFSide A
ST-MB 28.009-B, PFSide B
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay MB 28.099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BRCNP 40056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Turkey
1973- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 74250
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
74520/ASide A
74520/BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Barclay 62.003 / Barclay 62003First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Barclay MB 28.009 / Barclay MB 28.009First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Barclay MB 28.099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Barclay BRCNP 40056First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Turkey | Barclay 74250First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Mexico | Barclay MI 301367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Barclay SN - 20.847 / Movieplay SN - 20.8477", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Barclay BAR 257", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Barclay BAR 257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | Barclay BCS-9-CD7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Kong are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Kong are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was King Kong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Germany, Italy, Turkey. One of them is Barclay 62.003.
How do I tell if my copy of King Kong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 62.003, MB 28.009, MB 28.099, BRCNP 40056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY 62003-1 and BLY 62003-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Kong 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.