Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Motown SJET-1232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Edwin StarrWar / Stop The War Now
Vinyl pressings
War / Stop The War Now
by Edwin Starr · 1970
13 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
War / Stop The War Now 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 / Stop The War Now
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Motown SJET-1232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Motown SJET-12327", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Motown Y 464F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Tamla Motown 45-290327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown Y 464X7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Gordy ZB 410837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Motown RMTS-207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-4647", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK & Europe | Tamla Motown 982 163 07", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 4647", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Motown MOT 004647", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Motown Y 464F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWar3:12
- BStop The War Now3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of War / Stop The War Now are there?
13 vinyl pressings of War / Stop The War Now are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2004.
When was War / Stop The War Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Japan. One of them is Motown SJET-1232.
How do I tell if my copy of War / Stop The War Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SJET-1232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is War / Stop The War Now 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.
