UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5809
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Peter, Paul & MaryThe Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin
Vinyl pressings
The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1962
12 pressings9 countriesFolk RockRockFolkWorld
The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin 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 The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin
2 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year. 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.
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 prong centre
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Warner Bros. Records 5809First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 58097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 58097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A 58097", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records W 58097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 58097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 58097", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1964 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-15287", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 58097", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records BR-15287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WB.58097", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AThe Cruel War3:00
- BMon Vrai Destin2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5809.
How do I tell if my copy of The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5809, WB 5809) 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 The Cruel War / Mon Vrai Destin 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.
