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The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary

by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1967

30 pressings5 countriesPop RockFolkRockFolk

The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary

8 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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.

Germany

1967
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records WS 1683
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

Manufactured in Germany L-P-Ste-039217-XStamped, Side A

Manufactured in Germany L-P-Ste-039218-XStamped, Side B

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Germany

1967
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records WS 1683
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

LP-Ste-039217-X Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, stamped

LP-Ste-039218-X C Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped

S 39 217Label A

S 39 218Label B

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UK

1967
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records W 1683Warner Bros. Records W.1683
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

W 1583 A-1 ♢F | RA side runout

W 1583 B-1 ♢F 2 FB side runout

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Australia

1967
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records WS 1683Warner Bros. Records WS-1683
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MX151836 WS1683-1Side A runout

MX151837 WS1683-2Side B runout

MX151836Side A label

MX151837Side B label

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Australia

1967
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records W 1683
Format
LP, Compilation, Mono
Runout / matrix

MX151834Side A Label

MX151835Side B Label

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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 30 vinyl pressings

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

1960s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1967AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS 1683 / Warner Bros. Records WS-1683First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967AustraliaWarner Bros. Records W 1683First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1967AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS 1683First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967AustraliaWarner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS-1683First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967GermanyWarner Bros. Records WS 1683First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967GermanyWarner Bros. Records WS 1683First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967New ZealandWorld Record Club SLZ 8222 / World Record Club SLZ.8222LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1967UKWarner Bros. Records W.1683First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1967UKWarner Bros. Records W 1683 / Warner Bros. Records W.1683First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1968GermanyWarner Bros. Records WS 1683 / Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1969GermanyWarner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1683LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1970s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS-1683LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1971GermanyWarner Bros. Records 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1971UKWarner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1973GermanyWarner Bros. Records 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1973UKWarner Bros. Records K 46012LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?AustraliaWarner Bros. Records W 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
?AustraliaWarner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS-1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?AustraliaWarner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records WB 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records 46 012LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?GermanyWarner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1683 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records WB 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records 46 012LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records WS 1683 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyWarner Bros. Records 46 012 / Warner Bros. Records WS 1683LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?NetherlandsWarner Bros. Records WB 46 012LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?UKWarner Bros. Records K 46012LP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1Blowin' In The Wind
  2. A2Don't Think Twice
  3. A3Early In The Morning
  4. A4This Land Is Your Land
  5. A5For Lovin' Me
  6. A6If I Had A Hammer
  7. B1Lemon Tree
  8. B2Puff, The Magic Dragon
  9. B3The Cruel War
  10. B4Betty And Dupree
  11. B5Go Tell It On The Mountain
  12. B6500 Miles

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary are there?

30 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1973.

When was The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, Australia. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WS 1683.

How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WS 1683, W.1683, W 1683, WS-1683) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Manufactured in Germany L-P-Ste-039217-X and Manufactured in Germany L-P-Ste-039218-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Best Of Peter, Paul And Mary 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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