US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Frank MillsPeter Piper
Vinyl pressings
Peter Piper
by Frank Mills · 1979
17 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningInstrumentalElectronicJazz
Peter Piper was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Peter Piper
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72
- Runout / matrix
PD-2002-79-NP-4389-S-PRC-R-1-1-1 STERLING
PD-2002-79-NP-4395-S-PRC-R-1-2-1 STERLING
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2002
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 400
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2121 400
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2121 400 S 1 320 24 3Runout side A
2121 400 S 2 320 24 3Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2121 400First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2121 400First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD 2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD 2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2121 400First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2121 400First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor 2121 400First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | Polydor 1084 / Polydor 2221 400First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2121 400First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 21 21 400First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2002First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Polydor 21214007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Polydor 2121 4007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APeter Piper3:18
- BInterlude1:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Peter Piper are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Peter Piper are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Peter Piper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Peter Piper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 2002, 2121 400, 1084, POLY 43) 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 Peter Piper 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.