France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.093Carrere 8 093
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8093 A1 MPO ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side A runout
8093 B ISide B runout
8.093/1Side A label
8.093/2Side B label
Sheila & B. DevotionKing Of The World
Vinyl pressings
King Of The World
by Sheila & B. Devotion · 1980
12 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
King Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 World
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 49573 A20Etched side A
MPO 49573 B20Etched side B
49.573/1Label side A
49.573/2Label side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 150T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAR 150 A3Runout (etched) side A
CAR 150 B-3Runout (etched) side B
CAR 150 A*Label side A
CAR 150 B*Label side B
Scandinavia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CARS 49573Carrere CARS 49.573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CARS 49573 A 1 ÅRunout side A
CARS 49573 B 1 ÅRunout side B
South Africa
1980- Label and catalog number
- Carrere records CRE 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Carrere 8.093 / Carrere 8 093First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Carrere 49.573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 49573 / Carrere CARS 49.573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Carrere records CRE 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 150TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Carrere CAR 150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Argentina | Carrere 93087", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Carrere 11679-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Peru | Mag 41957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Carrere CA 66677", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKing Of The World4:37
- BMayday3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The World are there?
12 vinyl pressings of King Of The World are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was King Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, UK, Scandinavia, South Africa and more. One of them is Carrere 8.093.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8.093, 49.573, CAR 150T, CAR 150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8093 A1 MPO ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. and 8093 B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The World 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.
