UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127 451 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
127451 1F//1 420 1 1Runout [Stamped] side A
127451 2F//1 420 1 1Runout [Stamped] side B
127 451 1FLabel side A
127 451 2FLabel side B
Roger MillerKing Of The Road / England Swings
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Road / England Swings
by Roger Miller · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesVocalPop
King Of The Road / England Swings 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 King Of The Road / England Swings
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 127 451 MCF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
127451 1F//1 420 1 1Runout [Stamped] side A
127451 2F//1 420 1 3Runout [Stamped] side B
127 451 1FLabel side A
127 451 2FLabel side 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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Mercury 127 451 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Mercury 127 451 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury CC-350167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Smash Records S-14187", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 872 860-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Smash Records 872 860-77", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury CC-350167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury CC-350167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury CC-350167", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AKing Of The Road
- BEngland Swings
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Road / England Swings are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Of The Road / England Swings are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was King Of The Road / England Swings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK. One of them is Mercury 127 451 MCF.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Road / England Swings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 127 451 MCF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 127451 1F//1 420 1 1 and 127451 2F//1 420 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Road / England Swings 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.
