US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy S-948
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GLPS-948 HS-1763-2Side A (etched)
Z4RS-3483-1 BSide A (stamped)
GLPS-948 HS-1764Side B (etched)
Z4RS-3484-1 BSide B (stamped)
Vinyl pressings
War And Peace
by Edwin Starr · 1970
31 pressings16 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
War And Peace was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 War And Peace
18 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy G 948
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶3̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1763-2 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide A runout
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶4̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1764 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide B runout
HS-1763-2Label side A
HS-1764Label side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy GLPS-948
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Z4RS-3483-1 HS-1763-2 GLPS-948Side A runout, variant 1
Z4RS-3484-1 HS-1764 GLPS-948Side B runout, variant 1
Z4RS-3483-1 HS-1763 I ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K Λ1 GLPS-948Side A runout, variant 2
Z4RS-3484-1 A HS-1764 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K I Λ1 GLPS-948Side B runout, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy G 948
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶3̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1763-2 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide A runout, etched ["Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶3̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ " stamped]
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶4̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1764 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KSide B runout, etched ["Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶4̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ " stamped]
HS-1763-2Side A label
HS-1764Side B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy 948
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GLPS-948 HS-1763-2 Z4RS-3483-1 BVar 1, Side A etched, exc "Z4RS-3483-1 B"
GLPS-948 HS-1764 Z4RS-3484-1 BVar 1, Side A etched, exc "Z4RS-3484-1 B"
GLPS-948 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K H HS-1763-2 Z4RS-3483-1 BVar 2, Side A etched, exc "H" "Z4RS-3483-1 B"
GLPS-948 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K H HS-1764 Z4RS-3484-1 BVar 2, Side A etched, exc "H" "Z4RS-3484-1 B"
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Gordy GS948Gordy G 948
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶3̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1763-2 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KA-Side Runout
Z̶4̶R̶S̶-̶3̶4̶8̶4̶-̶1̶ ̶D̶ HS-1764 G̶L̶P̶S̶-̶9̶4̶8̶ ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄KB-Side Runout
HS-1763-2Side A Label
HS-1764Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Tamla Motown GS948 / Gordy GS948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Tamla Motown 2 C 062-91 856First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-91 856First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | India | Tamla Motown SETML 12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-8286First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | Tamla Motown STAM-251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 054-91856 / Tamla Motown GS 948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STMLM 6065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5163 / Gordy GS 948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Tamla Motown MS 9023First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS948 / Gordy S-948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS948 / Gordy G 948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS948 / Gordy GLPS-948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Gordy GS948 / Gordy G 948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-170V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-170V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Motown 620871 / Elemental Music 620871LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Italy | Tamla MotownLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Gordy EBLP 948 / Ebrau EBLP 948LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown GS948 / Gordy GS948LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Motown 230·15·062LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Turkey | Tamla Motown GLPS 948 / Gordy GS948LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Motown M5-170V1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1War3:12
- A2Running Back And Forth2:50
- A3Adios Senorita2:31
- A4All Around The World2:56
- A5I Can't Escape Your Memory2:58
- A6At Last (I Found A Love)2:51
- B1I Just Wanted To Cry2:59
- B2Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head3:15
- B3Time2:54
- B4California Soul3:50
- B5I Can't Replace My Old Love4:10
- B6She Should Have Been Home2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of War And Peace are there?
31 vinyl pressings of War And Peace are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1970 and 2023.
When was War And Peace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Gordy GS948.
How do I tell if my copy of War And Peace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GS948, STMLO 10055, 2 C 062-91 856, 1 C 062-91 856) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GLPS-948 HS-1763-2 and Z4RS-3483-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is War And Peace 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.
