UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 6AS
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
William ShakespeareThe Tempest
Vinyl pressings
The Tempest
by William Shakespeare · 1964
13 pressings2 countriesRadioplaySpoken WordNon-MusicStage & Screen
The Tempest 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 Tempest
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
- Oldbourne Press DEOB 6AM
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Book
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 6ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Oldbourne Press DEOB 6AMFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-19 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club SLS-19 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club LS/19 / World Record Club LS-19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club S-2518 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | Australia | World Record Club LS/19LP, 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-2518 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | Australia | World Record Club S-2518 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S-2518 / World Record Club LS/19LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Australia | World Record Club R-00059 / World Record Club S-2518LP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 6AMLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AThe Tempest
- BThe Tempest
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Tempest are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Tempest are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 1975.
When was The Tempest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Odhams Books Ltd. DEOB 6AS.
How do I tell if my copy of The Tempest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEOB 6AS, DEOB 6AM) 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 Tempest 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.