UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Living Shakespeare DEOB 4AM
- Format
- LP, Mono
William ShakespeareKing Lear
Vinyl pressings
King Lear
by William Shakespeare · 1964
11 pressings3 countriesRadioplayMusique ConcrèteElectronicNon-Music
King Lear 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 Lear
1 pressing 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.
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Living Shakespeare DEOB 4AMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-16 / World Record Club LS/16LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club LS/16LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-16 / World Record Club LS/16LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club LS/16 / World Record Club LS-16LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/2515 / World Record Club S-2515LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/2516 / World Record Club LS-16LP, 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/2515 / World Record Club S-2515LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/2515 / World Record Club S-2515LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00056 / World Record Club S/2515LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Living Shakespeare, Inc. SKL-3/4LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AKing Lear
- BKing Lear
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Lear are there?
11 vinyl pressings of King Lear are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was King Lear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Living Shakespeare DEOB 4AM.
How do I tell if my copy of King Lear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB 4AM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Lear 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.