Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 16216ATPye Records 16 216 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 16216 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 16216 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side B
Carl DouglasLove, Peace And Happiness
Vinyl pressings
Love, Peace And Happiness
by Carl Douglas · 1974
16 pressings12 countriesDiscoReggae-PopElectronicFunk / Soul
Love, Peace And Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Love, Peace And Happiness
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45489-13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 45489
- Format
- 7", Single
Norway
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45489
- Format
- 7", Single
Portugal
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 7N 45489-G
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Pye Records 45489First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Pye Records 16216AT / Pye Records 16 216 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Pye Records 7N 45489-13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 45489First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Pye Records 7N 45489-GFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Denmark | Pye Records 7N 454897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Durium DE 2833 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 28337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Kenya | Pye Records 7N 45489 / E. A. Records 7N 454897", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1975 | Norway | Pye Records 7N 454897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Pye Records P. 10017", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Turkey | Kent KENT 281087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records 7N.454897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records 7N.454897", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records 7N.454897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Clave 12.811307", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove, Peace And Happiness3:07
- BWhat's Good For The Goose3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love, Peace And Happiness are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love, Peace And Happiness are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Love, Peace And Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Canada, Norway, Portugal. One of them is Pye Records 16216AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Love, Peace And Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16216AT, 7N 45489-13, 45489, 7N 45489) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 16216 A-1 75 Made in Germany and S 16216 B-1 75 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love, Peace And Happiness 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.
