US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Living Shakespeare, Inc. SO-7A/SO-8A
- Format
- LP, Mono
William ShakespeareOthello
Vinyl pressings
Othello
by William Shakespeare · 1961
14 pressings3 countriesRadioplayMusique ConcrèteNon-MusicStage & Screen
Othello was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Othello
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Living Shakespeare, Inc. SO-7A/SO-8AFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Living Shakespeare SO-7/SO-8LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 3AMLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Oldbourne Press DEOB 3AS / Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 3ASLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club LS/4 / World Record Club LS-4LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1964 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-4 / World Record Club LS/4LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-4 / World Record Club LS/4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club LS/4 / World Record Club LS-4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-4 / World Record Club LS/4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/4 / World Record Club LS-4LP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S-2503 / World Record Club LS/4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S-2503 / World Record Club S/2503LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-2503 / World Record Club S/2503LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00044 / World Record Club LS/4LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- AOthello
- BOthello
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Othello are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Othello are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1975.
When was Othello first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Living Shakespeare, Inc. SO-7A/SO-8A.
How do I tell if my copy of Othello is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO-7A/SO-8A) 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 Othello 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.