Switzerland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Colomba 283-01
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
283-01 A R.SO. Swiss MadeA-Side
283-01 B R.SO. Swiss MadeB-Side
Andreas VollenweiderPace Verde "Music For Living Beings"
Vinyl pressings
Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings"
by Andreas Vollenweider · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesNew AgeElectronicJazzFolk
Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings"
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Switzerland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Colomba 183-01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
18301 A R.SO. Swiss Madestamped A-Side
18301 B R.SO. Swiss Madestamped B-Side
Switzerland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Colomba 183-01
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 3900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 3900CBS A 3900
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
-3900-A- R. SO.Side A, etched exc. "R. SO." is stamped
-3900-B- R. SO.Side B, etched exc. "R. SO." is stamped
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 12.3900CBS A 12.3900
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
11-3900-1A-1 R.SO.Runout side A, variant 1
11-3900-1B-1R.SO.Runout side B, variant 1
11-3900-1A-1 R.SO. ARunout side A, variant 2
11-3900-1B-1 A R.SO.Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBS A 3900 / CBS A 3900First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBS A 12.3900 / CBS A 12.3900First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Switzerland | Colomba 283-01First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Switzerland | Colomba 183-01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Switzerland | Colomba 183-01First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | CBS A 3900First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 1215812" | 12" |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS BA 1215812", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | CBS 44-0500812", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | CBS XFM-0500812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS XCB 585412", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | CBS XFM-0500812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APace Verde4:54
- B1Sisyphos4:38
- B2Passanjah! (Live)4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Switzerland, UK, Germany. One of them is Colomba 283-01.
How do I tell if my copy of Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 283-01, 183-01, A 3900, CBS A 3900) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 283-01 A R.SO. Swiss Made and 283-01 B R.SO. Swiss Made. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pace Verde "Music For Living Beings" 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.
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