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Peaceful

by Helen Reddy · 1972

18 pressings12 countriesRockPopFolkWorld

Peaceful was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Peaceful

12 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 7 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

1972
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 3527
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
Runout / matrix

S45-79220A Z-12 —◁A Side Runout

S45-79219#3 Z-3 —◁B Side Runout

S45-79220 A Z-13 —◁A side runout, variant 2

S45-79219#3 Z-3 —◁B side runout, variant 2

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US

1972
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 3527
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
Runout / matrix

S45-79220A Z8• [1 ✲]Runout side A, etched [stamped]

S45-79219 Z5• [3 ✲]Runout side B, etched [stamped]

S45-79220Alabel side A

S45-79219label side B

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US

1972
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 3527
Format
7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

S45-79220 A Z-11 3527 #6 ()A Side runout, variant 1

S45-79219 Z-1 3527 Z1 #4 ()B Side runout, variant 1

S45-79220A Z11 3527 #2 0A Side runout, variant 2

S45-79219 Z2 3527 #4 0B Side runout, variant 2

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US

1972
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records 3527
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

S45-79220Alabel side A

S45-79219label side B

S45-79220A Z-10 3527 #1 0

S45-79219 Z-1 3527 Z1#1 0

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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 18 vinyl pressings

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

1970s18 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1972CanadaCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1972DenmarkCapitol Records 6E 006-81374First year7", Single7", Single
1972ItalyCapitol Records 3C006-81374First year7"7"
1972New ZealandCapitol Records F.3527First year7", Single7", Single
1972NorwayCapitol Records 7E 006-81374First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1972PortugalCapitol Records SP-20.109First year7", Single7", Single
1972USCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1972USCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1972USCapitol Records 3527 / Capitol Records P-3527First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono
1972USCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1972USCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1972USCapitol Records 3527First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1973GermanyCapitol Records 1C 006-81 374 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 3747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1973SpainMovieplay SN 207547", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1973AustraliaCapitol Records CP-101377", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
All 18 pressings from the 1970s

Tracklist

  1. APeaceful2:50
  2. BWhat Would They Say2:45

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Peaceful are there?

18 vinyl pressings of Peaceful are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.

When was Peaceful first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Norway, US, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records 7E 006-81374.

How do I tell if my copy of Peaceful is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7E 006-81374, 3527, 6E 006-81374, 3C006-81374) 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 Peaceful 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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