UK
October 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NPL 18317
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NPL 18317A-1 ✳T KTRunout, side A
NPL 18317B-2 ✳T STEREO KTRunout, side B
NPL 18317-ALabel, side A
NPL 18317-BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire
by The Kinks · 1969
56 pressings16 countriesPop RockRock OperaRock
Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… 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 Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British…
16 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 10 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
October 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18317Pye Records NPL 18317
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18317A-1 ✳T STEREO 1 KT ARunout side A, var. 1
NSPL 18317B-1 ✳T STEREO 1 KT ARunout side B, var. 1
NSPL 18317A-1 ✳T STEREO 1 KT CRunout side A, var. 2
NSPL 18317B-1 ✳T STEREO 1 KT BRunout side B, var. 2
US
October 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6366Reprise Records 6366
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
30953 RS 6366 A -1H Λ 4 2Variant 1, Side A, etched / stamped
I 30954 RS 6366 B 1AA D 3 2Variant 1, Side B, etched / stamped
P o 30953 RS 6366 A -1H A2Variant 2, Side A, etched / stamped P o A2
P o 30954 RS 6366 B 1K A2Variant 2, Side B, etched / stamped P o A2
US
October 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 6366Reprise Records RS 6366
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
o T 1 30953 RS 6366 A -1G A 1Side A runout, variant 1
o T 1 30954 RS 6366 B 1M B5Side B runout, variant 1
o T 1 30953 RS 6366 A -1G A6Side A runout, variant 2
T 1 o 30954 RS-6366 B 1M A1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6366Reprise Records 6366
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1 S 30953 RS 6366 A -1A.Runout Etching A side, variant 1
S 1 30954 RS-6366 B ILRunout Etching B side, variant 1
Ƨ I 30953 RS 6366 A -1A.Runout Etching A side, variant 2
I Ƨ 30954 RS 6366 B -1J. A1Runout Etching B side, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RS 6366Reprise Records 6366
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
30953 RS 6366 A -1A TXSide A runout, etched
S 30954 RS-6366 B 1L A5Side B runout, etched
30,953Side A Label
30,954Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor SPLP-1308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Astor SPLP-1308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18317First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | Pye Records SLVLXPY 422 / Pye Records SLVLXPY. 422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Pye Records LDVS 17166First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | India | Stateside NSPL. 18317 / Pye Records NSPL. 18317First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Pye Records NSPL 18317First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Pye Records NSPL 18317First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Pye Records PYR 2191First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18317LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records ST-93034 / Reprise Records SKAO 93034LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Pye Records NPL 18317First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Pye Records YS-2262-YLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Pye Records SLAP 62.014LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Pye Records UPS-544-YLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Pye UPS-544-YLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Pye Records NSPL 18317LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Pye Records NSPL 18317LP, Stereo, Album, Repress | LP, Stereo, Album, Repress |
| 1974 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1979 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14.483/4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-14.483/4LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Pye Records 202 039 / Pye Records 202 039-241LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-346 / Pye Records NPL 18317LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Zafiro ZL-346LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Pye Records NSPL 18317LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Pye Records NPL 18317 / Pye Records NSPL 18317LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | PRT 202 039 / Pye Records 202 039-241LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1983 | Italy | PRT PRNL 31721LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | PRT SP20-5030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | PRT SP20-5030LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Pye Records LM 1027 / PRT LM 1027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | PRT 243971-1 / Teldec 6.26677 BLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | PRT 6.26677 BLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | PRT PYL 6009LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Earmark 42012LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | UK | Sanctuary CMHLP001LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Sanctuary 273 227-7 / Universal UMC 273 227-7LP, Album, Mono, LP, Album, Stereo, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Mono, LP, Album, Stereo, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Mono, Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Sanctuary NSPL 18317 / BMG NSPL 18317LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | Europe | Sanctuary NSPL 18317 / BMG NSPL 18317LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2019 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT407BOX / ABKCO Music BMGCAT407BOXBox Set, Limited Edition, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, CD, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, All Media · Mono, Limited | Box Set, Limited Edition, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, CD, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, All Media · Mono, Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT407BOX / ABKCO Music BMGCAT407BOXBox Set, Limited Edition, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, CD, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, All Media · Mono, Limited | Box Set, Limited Edition, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Mono, CD, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, CD, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, 7", Reissue, Remastered, Mono, All Media · Mono, Limited |
| 2019 | UK, Europe & US | BMG BMGCAT407DLP / ABKCO BMGCAT407DLPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | PRT 202 039 / PRT 202 039-241LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Italy | PRT ORL 8561LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | SR International 20 13 01 / SR International 20.130LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Club edition |
| ? | US | Reprise Records RS 6366LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Reprise Records RS 6366 / Reprise Records 6366LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Victoria
- A2Yes Sir, No Sir
- A3Some Mother's Son
- A4Drivin'
- A5Brainwashed
- A6Australia
- B1Shangri-La
- B2Mr. Churchill Says
- B3She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina
- B4Young And Innocent Days
- B5Nothing To Say
- B6Arthur
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… are there?
56 vinyl pressings of Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1969 and 2019.
When was Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Pye Records NPL 18317, released October 10, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NPL 18317, NSPL 18317, RS 6366, 6366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NPL 18317A-1 ✳T KT and NPL 18317B-2 ✳T STEREO KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British… 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.
