Czechoslovakia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Supraphon 1 13 1023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E 1676/Hrunout A
E 1517/Crunout B
E 1676label A
E 1517label B
The Blue EffectKingdom Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Kingdom Of Life
by The Blue Effect · 1972
14 pressings2 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Kingdom Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Kingdom Of Life
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1973 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1974 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1978 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
| 1979 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1 13 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1113 1023LP, Album, Stereo, Repress | LP, Album, Stereo, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Czech Republic | Supraphon SU 6963-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Kingdom Of Life4:35
- A2White Hair4:10
- A3You'll Stay With Me4:35
- A4Brother's Song2:30
- A5Sunny Grave1:55
- B1Little Girl3:55
- B2Deserted Alley3:15
- B3Blues About Stone8:10
- B4Rainy Day4:00
- B5Where Is My Star3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kingdom Of Life are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Kingdom Of Life are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was Kingdom Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Czechoslovakia. One of them is Supraphon 1 13 1023.
How do I tell if my copy of Kingdom Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 13 1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 1676/H and E 1517/C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kingdom Of Life 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.
