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Twin Sons Of Different Mothers

by Dan Fogelberg · 1978

35 pressings13 countriesFolk RockSoft RockPop RockRock

Twin Sons Of Different Mothers was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Twin Sons Of Different Mothers

26 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 12 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

August 1978
Label and catalog number
Full Moon JE 35339Epic JE 35339
Format
LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

Variant 1 PAL -35339-1H MUMS THE WORD Masterfonics º S1Variant 1 A Side Etch, exc Masterfonics stamp

Variant 1 PBL-35339-1C FLUTE BY NUMBERS Masterfonics º S1Variant 1 B Side Etch, exc Masterfonics stamp

PAL-35339-1E MUMMS THE WORD Masterfonics S1Variant 2 A Side Etch, exc Masterfonics stamp

PBL-35339-1F FLUTE BY NUMBERS Masterfonics S1Variant 2 B Side Etch, exc Masterfonics stamp

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
Full Moon JE 35339Epic JE 35339
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

o T1 PAL-35339-1N MasterfonicsRunout A [Var 1]

o T1 PBL-35339-1K MasterfonicsRunout B [Var 1]

o T1 PAL-35339-1̶₭ 1M MasterfonicsRunout A [Var 2]

o T1 PBL-35339-1P Masterfonics Flute By NumbersRunout B [Var 2]

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
Full Moon JE 35339Epic JE 35339
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

2S PAL-35339-1R Masterfonics Mums THE WORD A-3A runout variant 1

1S PBL-35339-1L Masterfonics D2B runout variant 1

1S PAL-35339-1E Mums THE WORD Masterfonics EA runout variant 2

1S PBL-35339-1L Masterfonics A8B runout variant 2

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
Full Moon JE 35339Epic JE 35339
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

PAL-35339-1G MUMMSTHEWORD P MasterfonicsSide A runout, variant 1

PBL-35339-1H FLUTE BY NUMBERS P MasterfonicsSide B runout, variant 1

PAL-35339-1J MUMMSTHEWORD P MasterfonicsSide A runout, variant 2

PAL-35339-1N MUMMSTHEWORD P MasterfonicsSide B runout, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

US

1978
Label and catalog number
Full Moon JE 35339Epic JE 35339
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

PAL-35339-1T Mums The Word MasterfonicsSide A runout

PBL-35339-1M Flute By Numbers MasterfonicsSide B runout

Full details of this pressing

US

1978
Label and catalog number
Epic JE 35339Full Moon JE 35339
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

A2 1S PAL-35339-1M MasterfonicsSide A Etch ( "Masterfonics"Stamp)

1r PBL-35339-1E FLUTE BY NUMBERS Masterfonics A 22Side B Etched ("Masterfonics" Stamp)

P PAL-35339-1W Masterphonics 0Variant 1 Side A Etched ( Masterfonics 0 Stamped )

BL-35339-1Z Masterphonics Flute by numbersVariant 1 Side B Etched ( Masterfonics Stamped )

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 35 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s27 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978AustraliaFull Moon ELPS 3889First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978BrazilEpic 235015First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978CanadaFull Moon XPE 35339 / Epic XPE 35339First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978EuropeEpic EPC 82774 / Full Moon EPC 82774First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978GreeceEpic EPC 82774First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978IsraelEpic EPC 82774First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978JapanEpic 25·3P-21First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978New ZealandEpic ELPS 3889 / Full Moon ELPS 3889First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978South AfricaFull Moon KSF 2217 / Epic KSF 2217First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978SpainEpic EPC 82774First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978UKEpic EPC 82774 / Epic S EPC 82774First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978USFull Moon JE 35339 / Epic JE 35339First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1978USEpic JE 35339 / Full Moon JE 35339First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1978USFull Moon JE 35339 / Epic JE 35339First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1978USFull Moon JE 35339 / Epic JE 35339First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
All 27 pressings from the 1970s
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USFull Moon HE 45339 / Epic HE 45339LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
1990s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1992South KoreaKing Records KP-2031LP, AlbumLP, Album
2010s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2017USFriday Music FRM-35339LP, Album · Colored vinylLP, Album · Colored vinyl
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaFull Moon PE 35339 / Epic PE 35339LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?SpainEpic EPC 82774 / Full Moon EPC 82774LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USFull Moon PE 35339 / Epic PE 35339LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USFull Moon JE 35339LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USFull Moon JE 35339 / Epic JE 35339LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Twins Theme1:29
  2. A2Intimidation3:27
  3. A3Lazy Susan2:36
  4. A4Guitar Étude No. 32:53
  5. A5Tell Me To My Face7:15
  6. B1Hurtwood Alley2:48
  7. B2Lahaina Luna3:15
  8. B3Paris Nocturne3:34
  9. B4Since You've Asked2:41
  10. B5The Power Of Gold4:34

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Twin Sons Of Different Mothers are there?

35 vinyl pressings of Twin Sons Of Different Mothers are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 2017.

When was Twin Sons Of Different Mothers first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Full Moon JE 35339, released August 1978.

How do I tell if my copy of Twin Sons Of Different Mothers is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 35339, PE 35339, EPC 82774, ELPS 3889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Variant 1 PAL -35339-1H MUMS THE WORD Masterfonics º S1 and Variant 1 PBL-35339-1C FLUTE BY NUMBERS Masterfonics º S1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Twin Sons Of Different Mothers 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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