US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2013A #4 JR 0Side A Etched
DEP 2013B #2 JR 0Side B Etched
Vinyl pressings
Wild And Peaceful
by Kool & The Gang · 1973
39 pressings14 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Wild And Peaceful 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 Wild And Peaceful
17 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2013A-Z5 JR 2 ✲A Side Runout
DEP 2013B JR-Z5 1 ✲B Side Runout
DEP1-2013A Side Label
DEP2-2013B Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2013A JRRunout side A, etched
DEP 2013BRunout side B, etched
DEP 2013-AMatrix side A, on label
DEP 2013-BMatrix side B, on label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DEP-2013-AA Side Label
DEP-2013-BB Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press, Small Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2013A JR (MR) △18717(1)Side A Etched; (MR) stamped
DEP 2013B (MR) △18717-X(1)Side B Etched (MR) stamped
DEP 1-2013Side A Label
DEP 2-2013Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | De-Lite Records 9088-2013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2302 029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 299 / Polydor 2310 299 99First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 299First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Israel | Polydor 2310 299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2310 299 / Polydor 2310-299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Not On LabelLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2025 | Europe | Strongly Felt SF73001LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Indonesia | NB 2974011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | De-Lite Records DEP 2013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | De-Lite Records LEX 2013-ALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | Giant TD-1421LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2013LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Stuff2:59
- A2More Funky Stuff2:52
- A3Jungle Boogie3:08
- A4Heaven At Once5:00
- A5Hollywood Swinging4:35
- B1This Is You, This Is Me5:23
- B2Life Is What You Make It3:54
- B3Wild And Peaceful9:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wild And Peaceful are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Wild And Peaceful are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 2025.
When was Wild And Peaceful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is De-Lite Records DEP-2013.
How do I tell if my copy of Wild And Peaceful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEP-2013, 2310 299, 9088-2013, 2302 029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEP 2013A #4 JR 0 and DEP 2013B #2 JR 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wild And 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.
