US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 154338Side A Label
ZSS 154339Side B Label
The Chambers BrothersFunky / Love, Peace And Happiness
Vinyl pressings
Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness
by The Chambers Brothers · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS154338-1H PStamped Side A
ZS S 154339-1B PStamped Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP154340-1C sA Runout
ZSS 154338-1F sAA Runout
JZSP 154340A Label
JZSS 154338AA Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Special Rush Service
- Runout / matrix
JZSP154340-1CA
ZSS 154338-1FAA
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 154338Side A Label
ZSS 154339Side B Label
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 5389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5389 A // GPRunout Side A (Stamped)
CBS 5389 BRunout Side B (Stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia 4-45277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | CBS 5389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45277First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45277First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45277First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia 4-45277First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1971 | Brazil | CBS 336997", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | CBS 53897", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 53897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | CBS 53897", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFunky2:48
- BLove, Peace And Happiness2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Columbia 4-45277.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45277, 5389) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 154338 and ZSS 154339. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky / Love, Peace And Happiness 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.
