Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 121
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2040 121 S1 320 DRunout Side A
2040 121 S2 320 DRunout Side B
Terry SylvesterFor The Peace Of All Mankind
Vinyl pressings
For The Peace Of All Mankind
by Terry Sylvester · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
For The Peace Of All Mankind was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 For The Peace Of All Mankind
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058482 A//2▼420 0 1 11Side A runout, stamped
2058482 B//1▼420 0 11 4Side B runout, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injected labels
- Runout / matrix
2058482 A//2▼420 05 11 2Side A runout, stamped
2058482 B//1 420 05 11 2Side B runout, stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic Records 8-20002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-20002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZS S 159825-1CA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS159826-1CB-Side Runout Etching
ZSP 159825A-Side Label
ZSS 159826B-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-20002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
J ZSP159824-1AA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS159824-1GB-Side Runout Etching
ZSP 159824A-Side Label
ZSS 159825B-Side Label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2040 121First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor NZP 3477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Polydor PS.359First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-20002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Epic Records 8-20002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Epic Records 8-20002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-20002First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-20002First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Canada | Epic B-200027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFor The Peace Of All Mankind4:05
- BIt's Better Of This Way3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For The Peace Of All Mankind are there?
12 vinyl pressings of For The Peace Of All Mankind are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was For The Peace Of All Mankind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2040 121.
How do I tell if my copy of For The Peace Of All Mankind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2040 121, 2058 482, 8-20002, NZP 3477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2040 121 S1 320 D and 2040 121 S2 320 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For The Peace Of All Mankind 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.