Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50381
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-163248-1A-28[scratched out]2G:Side A Etched
ZSS-163249-1A-2G:Side B Etched
ZSS 163248Side A Label
ZSS 163249Side B Label
BostonPeace Of Mind
Vinyl pressings
Peace Of Mind
by Boston · 1976
12 pressings6 countriesClassic RockRock
Peace Of Mind 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 Peace Of Mind
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Epic 8-50381First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Epic ES-2197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC 52887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC S 52887", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Epic EPC 52887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 52887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-503817", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-503817", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono, Stereo · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-503817", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Epic 8-503817", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 52887", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Epic S EPC 52887", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APeace Of Mind3:38
- BForeplay2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Peace Of Mind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Peace Of Mind are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Peace Of Mind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada. One of them is Epic 8-50381.
How do I tell if my copy of Peace Of Mind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8-50381) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-163248-1A-28[scratched out]2G: and ZSS-163249-1A-2G:. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Peace Of Mind 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.
