US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-363-ALabel Side A
BDAS-363-BLabel Side B
Gladys Knight And The PipsWhere Peaceful Waters Flow / Perfect Love
Vinyl pressings
Where Peaceful Waters Flow / Perfect Love
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1973
17 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Where Peaceful Waters Flow was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Where Peaceful Waters Flow
17 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDAS 363 ASide A Label:
BDAS 363 BSide B Label:
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B̶D̶A̶S̶ BDA-363-A-4 ∆91659 Bell Sound [stamped] RCKMono Runout
BDAS-363-A-V ② MR [stamped-in circle] ∆91660 Bell Sound [stamped] RCKStereo Runout
BDA-363-AMono Label SIde
BDAS-363-AStereo Label Side
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Centre
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2011-170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection moulded label
- Runout / matrix
2011170 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 6 04Runout, A-side, stamped
2011170 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 1 04Runout, B-side, stamped
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Buddah Records 2011 170First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Buddah Records 2011 170First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Buddah Records BDA 363XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Buddah Records 610 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Buddah Records 2011 170First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Buddah Records BDA 363First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 610.117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Buddah Records 2011 170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Buddah Records 20 11 170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011-170First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 363First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 363First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhere Peaceful Waters Flow4:22
- BPerfect Love2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where Peaceful Waters Flow are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Where Peaceful Waters Flow are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Where Peaceful Waters Flow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 363.
How do I tell if my copy of Where Peaceful Waters Flow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 363, 2011-170, 2011 170, BDA 363X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDAS-363-A and BDAS-363-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where Peaceful Waters Flow 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.
