UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Living Shakespeare, Inc. DEOB 18AM
- Format
- LP, Mono
William ShakespeareLiving Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Vinyl pressings
Living Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare · 1964
14 pressings3 countriesStage & Screen
Living Shakespeare 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 Living Shakespeare
2 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
- Living Shakespeare, Inc. DEOB 18AS
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 | Living Shakespeare, Inc. DEOB 18AMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Living Shakespeare, Inc. DEOB 18ASFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | World Record Club LS 15 / World Record Club LS.15LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | New Zealand | World Record Club SLS.15 / World Record Club LS 15LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-15 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club LS/15 / World Record Club LS-15LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club LS/15 / World Record Club LS-15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-15 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-2514 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/15 / World Record Club LS-15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S-2514 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-2514 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-2514 / World Record Club LS/15LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00055 / World Record Club S/2514LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- ALiving Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (Side 1)
- BLiving Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (Side 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Living Shakespeare are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Living Shakespeare are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was Living Shakespeare first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Living Shakespeare, Inc. DEOB 18AM.
How do I tell if my copy of Living Shakespeare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB 18AM, DEOB 18AS) 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 Living Shakespeare 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.