UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB17AS
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Book
William ShakespeareKing Richard III
Vinyl pressings
King Richard III
by William Shakespeare · 1964
10 pressings2 countriesSpoken WordNon-MusicStage & Screen
King Richard III 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 Richard III
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 10 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 | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB17ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club LS/23 / World Record Club LS-23LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-23 / World Record Club LS/23LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-23 / World Record Club LS/23LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club LS/23 / World Record Club LS-23LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-2522 / World Record Club LS/23LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/23 / World Record Club LS-22LP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-2522 / World Record Club S/2522LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S-2522 / World Record Club S/2522LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00063 / World Record Club S/2522LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- AKing Richard III
- BKing Richard III
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Richard III are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Richard III are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was King Richard III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB17AS.
How do I tell if my copy of King Richard III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB17AS) 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 Richard III 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.