UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKX37CBS SKX 37
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SKX 37 A1 TY1 <Side A runout etched / stamped
SKX 37 B1 TY1 <Side B runout etched / stamped
Prefab SproutThe King Of Rock 'N' Roll
Vinyl pressings
The King Of Rock 'N' Roll
by Prefab Sprout · 1988
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
The King Of Rock 'N' Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Of Rock 'N' Roll
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK37CBS SK 37
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matt Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SK 37 A1 timtomSide A runout, variant 1
SK 37 B1 TY1 ASide B runout, variant 1
SK 37 A1 A TimTom 10Side A runout, variant 2
SK 37 B1 A TY1 10Side B runout, variant 2
UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKQ 37CBS SKQ 37
- Format
- 7", Single · Poster sleeve
UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK37CBS SK 37
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Glossy Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SK 37 A1 timtomRunout side A, etched
SK 37 B1 TY1 ⋀Runout side B, etched [TY1 ⋀ is stamped]
SK 37 A*Side A label
SK 37 B*Side B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKB 37CBS SKB 37
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Limited Edition
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 6515367Kitchenware Records 6515367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX250689 651536-7-1Side A runout
MX250690 691536-7-2Side B runout
MX250689Side A label
MX250690Side B label
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 6515367 / Kitchenware Records 6515367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic IE4-3056 / Kitchenware Records IE4-3056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Kitchenware Records CBS 651536 6 / Kitchenware Records 651536 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651536 7 / CBS 651536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651536 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651536 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKB 37 / CBS SKB 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKX37 / CBS SKX 37First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK37 / CBS SK 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKQ 37 / CBS SKQ 37First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK37 / CBS SK 37First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe King Of Rock 'N' Roll (Edit.)
- BMoving The River
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The King Of Rock 'N' Roll are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The King Of Rock 'N' Roll are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The King Of Rock 'N' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Kitchenware Records SKX37, released April 25, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of The King Of Rock 'N' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKX37, SK37, SKQ 37, SKB 37) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKX 37 A1 TY1 < and SKX 37 B1 TY1 <. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The King Of Rock 'N' Roll 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.
