UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 7AM
- Format
- LP, Mono
William ShakespeareThe Merchant Of Venice
Vinyl pressings
The Merchant Of Venice
by William Shakespeare · 1964
12 pressings2 countriesRadioplayMusicalStage & Screen
The Merchant Of Venice 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 The Merchant Of Venice
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
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 7AS
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEOB 7AS-[1A crossed out]-A-1A-side runout, stamped
DEOB 7AS-[1B crossed out]-B-1B-side runout, stamped
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Oldbourne Press DEOB 7AS
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEOB 7AS-[1A crossed out]-A-1A-side runout, stamped
DEOB 7AS-[1B crossed out]-B-1B-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 12 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 7AMFirst yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 7ASFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Oldbourne Press DEOB 7ASFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-7 / World Record Club LS/7LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club LS/7 / World Record Club LS-7LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club LS/7 / World Record Club LS-7LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-7 / World Record Club LS/7LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S/2506 / World Record Club SLS-7LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/7 / World Record Club LS-7LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-7 / World Record Club LS/7LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | World Record Club S/2506 / World Record Club S-2506LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00047 / World Record Club LS/2506LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- AThe Merchant Of Venice
- BThe Merchant Of Venice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Merchant Of Venice are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Merchant Of Venice are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was The Merchant Of Venice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 7AM.
How do I tell if my copy of The Merchant Of Venice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB 7AM, DEOB 7AS) 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 The Merchant Of Venice 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.