France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2097 896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Pete WillcoxThe King
Vinyl pressings
The King
by Pete Willcox · 1981
15 pressings8 countriesRockPop
The King was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 The King
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2097 896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
155 2 097896 A POLYGRAM 2097896Runout side A
155 2 097896 B POLYGRAM 2097896 B ƮRunout side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-610
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2231 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2231 107 - A1Runout side A
2231 107 - B1Runout side B
2231 107 ALabel side A
2231 107 BLabel side B
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 452
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2141 452 ALabel side A
2141 452 BLabel side B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 1669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI CBS A 1669-1N {cgd logo} 9 12 81 {signature}A side runout, etched
CI CBS A 1669-2N {cgd logo} 9.12.81 {signature}B side runout, etched
CI CBS A 1669-1NA side label
CI CBS A 1669-2NB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | EMI EMI-610First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2231 107First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Belgium | Polydor 2141 452First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Saban Records 2097 896First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Saban Records 2097 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | CBS A 1669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-53First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-53First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 144.899First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A 1669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A 1669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | M&M Records MM 105 AA12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | M&M Records M-503 S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | M&M Records M-503 DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | M&M Records MM 105 AA DJ12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe King (Medley)
- BDon't Stop
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The King are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The King are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was The King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Australia, Belgium, Italy and more. One of them is Saban Records 2097 896.
How do I tell if my copy of The King is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2097 896, EMI-610, 2231 107, 2141 452) 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 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.