UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIMX 5Chrysalis CLAIMX 5-1
- Format
- 12", EP
- Runout / matrix
CLAIMX 5 A-1U-1-1 TimTomA
CLAIMX 5 B-1U-1-1 TY - TownhouseB
The ProclaimersKing Of The Road EP
Vinyl pressings
King Of The Road EP
by The Proclaimers · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesFolk RockAcousticRock
King Of The Road EP was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Road EP
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIM 5Chrysalis 3236227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CLAIM 5 A-1J-1-1 TimTomSide One Variant 1
CLAIM 5 B-1J-1-1 TY-TownhouseSide Two Variant 1
CLAIM 5 A-1J-1-2 TimTomSide One Variant 2
CLAIM 5 B-1J-1-2 TY-TownhouseSide Two Variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIM 5Chrysalis 3236227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CLAIM 5 A-1U-1 - Q1 timtomRunout area side A
CLAIM 5 B-1U-1 - Q3 TY - townhouseRunout area side B
CLAIM 5-1Label side A
CLAIM 5-2Label side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIM XG5Chrysalis CLAIMX 5-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CLAIMX 5 A-1U-1-1 TimTomRunout Side A
CLAIMX 5 B-1U-1-1 TY - TownhouseRunout Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIMXW 5
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CLAIMDJ 5-1
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Chrysalis 2491-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 006-3 23622 7 / Chrysalis 1C 006 - 3 23622 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 006-3 23622 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIMX 5 / Chrysalis CLAIMX 5-1First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIM 5 / Chrysalis 3236227First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIMXW 5First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIMDJ 5-1First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIM 5 / Chrysalis 3236227First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIM XG5 / Chrysalis CLAIMX 5-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis CLAIM 5First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mispress, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mispress, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1King Of The Road
- A2Long Black Veil
- B1Lulu Selling Tea
- B2Not Ever
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of The Road EP are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Of The Road EP are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was King Of The Road EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany. One of them is Chrysalis CLAIMX 5.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of The Road EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLAIMX 5, CLAIM 5, CLAIM XG5, CLAIMXW 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLAIMX 5 A-1U-1-1 TimTom and CLAIMX 5 B-1U-1-1 TY - Townhouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of The Road EP 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.
