Europe
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 608 778Hansa 608 778-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 608778 A-1/11-86 IISide A
DM 608778 B-1/11-86 IISide B
Modern TalkingGive Me Peace On Earth
Vinyl pressings
Give Me Peace On Earth
by Modern Talking · 1986
10 pressings6 countriesEuropopPop
Give Me Peace On Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Give Me Peace On Earth
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 108 778Hansa 108 778-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108778 A-1/11-86 IIIRunout side A, variant 1
DM DS 108778 B-2/11-86Runout side B, variant 1
DM DS 108778 A-1/11-86 IIIRunout side A, variant 2
DM DS 108778 B-2/11-86 IIIRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 41071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PB 41071 A1Runout side A
PB 41071 B1Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 41072
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 41071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PB 41071 A1Runout side A
PB 41071 B1Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 41071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB 41071 A1 ƱTOPIA ARunout side A
PB 41071 B1 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 108 778 / Hansa 108 778-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 108 745First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.108778.17 / Hansa 17.108778.19First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 41071First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 41072First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 41071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 41071First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 608 778 / Hansa 608 778-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 1827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOV1206012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AGive Me Peace On Earth4:12
- BStranded In The Middle Of Nowhere4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Give Me Peace On Earth are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Give Me Peace On Earth are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 2023.
When was Give Me Peace On Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, Portugal, Germany. One of them is Hansa 608 778, released December 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Give Me Peace On Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 778, 108 778, PB 41071, PT 41072) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608778 A-1/11-86 II and DM 608778 B-1/11-86 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Give Me Peace On Earth 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.
