US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1743
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Kaye BallardPeanuts
Vinyl pressings
Peanuts
by Kaye Ballard · 1962
13 pressings4 countriesStoryChildren'sStage & Screen
Peanuts was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Peanuts
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 55143Label side A
XSM 55144Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1743
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1743
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-55141-1BSide 1
XLP-55142-1BSide 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1743
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1743
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
x"Lp" 55141Label side A
x"Lp" 55142Label side B
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1743First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1743First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8543First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1743First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1743First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1743First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP-5821LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | CBS SBPG 62107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Harmony HL 7430LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11230LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11230LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11230LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Harmony HL 7430LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Introducing Charlie Brown And Lucy
- A2Bugs And Birds
- A3Political Cartoons
- B1Playthings
- B2Snowflakes And Stars
- B3Just Peanuts
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Peanuts are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Peanuts are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Peanuts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1743.
How do I tell if my copy of Peanuts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1743, CS 8543) 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 Peanuts 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.