UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 5AM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
DEOB-5-AM-A4-J 1 KTA-side runout, etched
DEOB 5AM B-3 0 3 KTB-side runout, stamped; 3 and KT etched
William ShakespeareKing Henry V
Vinyl pressings
King Henry V
by William Shakespeare · 1964
13 pressings3 countriesRadioplayMusique ConcrèteNon-Music
King Henry V was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Henry V
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Oldbourne Press DEOB 5AM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Book
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 5AS
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEOB 5AS A-4A-side runout, stamped
DEOB 5AS B-3B-side runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 5AMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Oldbourne Press DEOB 5AMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 5ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | World Record Club LS 11 / World Record Club LS.11LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club LS/11 / World Record Club LS-11LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-11 / World Record Club LS/11LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club LS/11 / World Record Club LS-11LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-11 / World Record Club LS/11LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-11 / World Record Club LS/11LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/11 / World Record Club LS-11LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S-2510 / World Record Club LS/11LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-2510 / World Record Club S/2510LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00051 / World Record Club S/2510LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- AKing Henry V
- BKing Henry V
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Henry V are there?
13 vinyl pressings of King Henry V are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was King Henry V first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 5AM.
How do I tell if my copy of King Henry V is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB 5AM, DEOB 5AS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEOB-5-AM-A4-J 1 KT and DEOB 5AM B-3 0 3 KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Henry V 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.