UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 1131
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX 324 1-NSide A runout, variant 1
XEX 3251-NSide B runout, variant 1
XEX 324-1N GO 1Side A runout, variant 2
XEX 325-1N GD 2Side B runout, variant 2
Peter SellersPeter And Sophia
Vinyl pressings
Peter And Sophia
by Peter Sellers · 1960
13 pressings6 countriesComedyNoveltyChansonJazz
Peter And Sophia was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Peter And Sophia
6 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 3012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YEX 37-1 R 1A-side runout, stamped
YEX 38-2 M 1B-side runout, stamped
YEX.37A-side label, in parentheses
YEX.38B-side label, in parentheses
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO 1131
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX 324
Australia
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO 3012
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSM 3012Parlophone PCSM.3012
- Format
- LP, Stereo
New Zealand
1960- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCM 1131Parlophone PMCM.1131
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 1131First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 3012First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Parlophone PCSM 3012 / Parlophone PCSM.3012First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1960 | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM 1131 / Parlophone PMCM.1131First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone PMC 1131First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Parlophone PCS 3012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Canada | Angel Records S. 35910LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Angel Records S. 35910LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Angel Records 35910LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Philippines | Angel Records S-35910LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | One-Up OU 2233 / One-Up 0C 054-07 406LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R 09426 / World Record Club R-09426LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Angel Records ANG. 35910LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Goodness Gracious Me!
- A2"Smith" - An Interview With Sir Eric Goodness
- A3Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo
- A4Ukelele Lady
- A5Setting Fire To The Policeman
- A6Bangers And Mash
- B1Oh! Lady Be Good
- B2To Keep My Love Alive
- B3Why Worry?
- B4Grandpa's Grave
- B5I Fell In Love With An Englishman
- B6Africa Today
- B7Fare Thee Well
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Peter And Sophia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Peter And Sophia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1981.
When was Peter And Sophia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Parlophone PMC 1131.
How do I tell if my copy of Peter And Sophia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMC 1131, PCS 3012, PMCO 1131, PCSO 3012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEX 324 1-N and XEX 3251-N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Peter And Sophia 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.
