UK
September 22, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 18429-1 KT RG 2Side A
7XCE 18430-1 KT A 1Side B
7XCE 18429A-side label
7XCE 18430B-side label
Vinyl pressings
King Midas In Reverse
by The Hollies · 1967
20 pressings18 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRock
King Midas In Reverse 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 King Midas In Reverse
19 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 17 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
September 22, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 18 4 29 -1 RT KT 2Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18430 -1 G P KT 2Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
7XCE 18 4 29 -1 GG KT 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
7XCE 18430 -1 H KT 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7 XCE 18429Side A
7 XCE 18430Side B
Netherlands
September 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5637
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7 XCE 18429Side A
7 XCE 18430Side B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A-8267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Austria
1967- Label and catalog number
- Hansa Record 19 702 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
G 19702 A-2 Made in AustriaRunout side A, stamped
G 19702 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout side B, stamped
19 702 L aLabel side A
19 702 K bLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Parlophone A-8267First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Austria | Hansa Record 19 702 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Denmark | Parlophone R 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Finland | Parlophone R 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Fontana 260 107 MF / Fontana 260.107 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Hansa Record 19 702 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Ireland | Parlophone R(I) 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | Dischi Parlophon QMSP 16414First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Japan | Odeon OR-1816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Parlophone R 5637First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60695First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Singapore | Parlophone R 5637First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | South Africa | Parlophone SPD 436First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Sweden | Parlophone R 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Parlophone R 56377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKing Midas In Reverse
- BEverything Is Sunshine
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Midas In Reverse are there?
20 vinyl pressings of King Midas In Reverse are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was King Midas In Reverse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Parlophone R 5637, released September 22, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of King Midas In Reverse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5637, A-8267, 19 702 AT, 260 107 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 18429-1 KT RG 2 and 7XCE 18430-1 KT A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Midas In Reverse 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.
