US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
F 9499 ARunout side A etched
F 9499 BRunout side B etched
Woody Herman And The Thundering HerdKing Cobra
Vinyl pressings
King Cobra
by Woody Herman And The Thundering Herd · 1976
10 pressings3 countriesJazz
King Cobra was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Cobra
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F 9499 ARunout Side A etched
F 9499 BRunout Side B etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F 9499 A [Seagull sign]Runout Side A etched
F 9499 B [Seagull sign]Runout Side B etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9499
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
I̶ A1 F9499A 1-1 [bird]A-Side Runout Etching
I̶ A1 F9499B 1-1 [bird]Runout Side B etched
F-9499-AA-Side Label
F-9499-BB-Side Label
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Fantasy 9160-9499First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19232 / Fantasy BLPS 19232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Fantasy F-9499 / Fantasy F-9499-DJFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1King Cobra6:00
- A2Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing5:39
- A3Spain7:02
- B1Jazzman4:30
- B2Lake Taco4:51
- B3Come Rain Or Come Shine4:38
- B4Toothless Grin4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Cobra are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Cobra are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was King Cobra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Fantasy F-9499.
How do I tell if my copy of King Cobra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9499, 9160-9499, BLPS 19232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F 9499 A and F 9499 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Cobra 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.