UK
September 29, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 7252-1 G KT 1Runout side A
7XCAR 7253-1 OM KT 3Runout side B
7XCAR.7252Label side A
7XCAR.7253Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Homburg
by Procol Harum · 1967
44 pressings25 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Homburg was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Homburg
38 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 22 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-pronged push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 7252-1Run-out side A, stamped variant 1
7XCAR 7253-1Run-out side B, stamped variant 1
7XCAR 7252-1 L DAVE HOLMES KT 2Run-out side A, stamped variant 2
7XCAR 7253-1 AG KT 2Run-out side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCAR 7252-1 GA KT 1Side A, runout, stamped, variant 1
7XCAR 7253-1 G KT 1Side B, runout, stamped, variant 1
7XCAR 7252-1 GL KT 3Side A, runout, stamped, variant 2
7XCAR 7253-1 GA KT 2Side B, runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Regal Zonophone RZ 3003
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1367-9 T111Side A
A&M 1363-9 T1Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 885
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1362Side A
1363Side B
A+M 1362-1Side A
A+M 1363-2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Festival Records FK-2011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Stateside RSS 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Belgium | Stateside RSS 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | A&M Records A & M 885XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Chile | Odeon MSOD 8762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Polydor 59 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Finland | Polydor NH 59 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stateside FSS 513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Stateside FSS 513First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 122First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 122 / Polydor * 59 122First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Greece | Regal GR 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | IL NIL 9002First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | IL NIL 9002First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | IL JB 45NIL 9002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | A&M Records S7AM-51157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Cube Records BUG 627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Cube Records BUG 627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Stateside FSS 5137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Portugal | Stateside PSS 10007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHomburg
- BGood Captain Clack
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Homburg are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Homburg are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1967 and 1975.
When was Homburg first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Regal Zonophone RZ 3003, released September 29, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Homburg is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RZ 3003, 885, FK-2011, RSS 114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCAR 7252-1 G KT 1 and 7XCAR 7253-1 OM KT 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Homburg 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.
