US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5399
- Format
- 7", Single
Peter, Paul & MaryStewball / The Cruel War
Vinyl pressings
Stewball / The Cruel War
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1963
12 pressings8 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
Stewball / The Cruel War was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Stewball / The Cruel War
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 8 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F-13330-1BSide A Runout, Stamped (Variant 1)
E-12459-1BSide B Runout, Stamped (Variant 1)
F-13330-1ASide A Runout, Stamped (Variant 2)
E-12459-1ASide B Runout, Stamped (Variant 2)
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
F-13330A (Runout, Etched)
E-12459B (Runout, Etched)
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 121
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 121
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5399
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A - 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WB.5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Warner Bros. Records A - 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 121First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStewball3:09
- BThe Cruel War3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stewball / The Cruel War are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stewball / The Cruel War are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Stewball / The Cruel War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5399.
How do I tell if my copy of Stewball / The Cruel War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5399, WB 121, A - 5399, WB.5399) 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 Stewball / The Cruel War 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.
