UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Enterprise ENTM 501
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange labels
- Runout / matrix
ENT M 501 A1
ENT M501 B1
The King's SingersBy Appointment
Vinyl pressings
By Appointment
by The King's Singers · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
By Appointment was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 By Appointment
2 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor ACB 00206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2383 320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Enterprise ENTM 501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor ACB 00206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Enterprise ENTM 501LP | LP |
| 1975 | Australia | Polydor 2383 320LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Musik-Club 65 257 8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03038 / World Record Club R. 03038LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Japan | Victor VIC-2220LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SG 044LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Polydor SPELP58LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Peanut Vendor
- A2Shanandoah
- A3Cherry Ripe
- A4Summertime
- A5Time Was
- A6Scarborough Fair
- B1None But The Lonely Heart
- B2Linstead Market
- B3The Oak And The Ash
- B4Wives And Lovers
- B5Blow Away The Morning Dew
- B6The Green Leaves Of Summer
- B7What Kind Of Things
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of By Appointment are there?
11 vinyl pressings of By Appointment are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was By Appointment first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK. One of them is Enterprise ENTM 501.
How do I tell if my copy of By Appointment is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ENTM 501, ACB 00206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ENT M 501 A1 and ENT M501 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is By Appointment 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.