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Vinyl pressings

Peter And The Wolf

by Various Artists · 1975

26 pressings14 countriesStoryProg RockRockChildren's

Peter And The Wolf was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Wolf

11 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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

1975
Label and catalog number
RSO 2479 167RSO 2479-167
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2479167 A//1 T 11 RAYSRunout side A, variant 1

2479167 B//2 420 05 13Runout side B, variant 1

2479167 A//1 T 11 RAYSRunout side A, variant 2

247916x7 B//1 T 11Runout side B, variant 2

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Germany

October 1975
Label and catalog number
RSO 2394 164
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2394 164 S 1 3 20 1 CSide A runout, stamped

2394 164 S 2 3 20 1 ESide B runout, stamped

Full details of this pressing

Germany

October 1975
Label and catalog number
RSO 2394 162
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2394 162 S 1 3 20 1 BB side stamped Runout Variant 1

2394 162 S 2 3 20 A 1B side stamped Runout Variant 1

2394 162 S 1 3 20 1 DA side stamped Runout Variant 2

2394 162 S 2 3 20 1A FB side stamped Runout Variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Germany

October 1975
Label and catalog number
RSO 2394 164
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

2394 164 S 1 3 20 1 CSide A runout, stamped, variant 1

2394 164 S 2 3 20 1 ESide B runout, stamped, variant 1

2394 164 S 1 3 20 1 BSide A runout, stamped, "B" rotated 90", variant 2

2394 164 S 2 3 20 1 GSide B runout, stamped, "G" rotated 90", variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Australia

1975
Label and catalog number
RSO 2394 162
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

2394 162 AStamped Side A

2YS 4246Stamped Side A

2394 162 BStamped Side B

2YS 4247Stamped Side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 26 vinyl pressings

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

1970s21 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975AustraliaRSO 2394 162First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975CanadaRSO 2479 168First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975FranceRSO 2479 168First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975GermanyRSO 64 529LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1975GermanyRSO 2479 167First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1975IsraelRSO 2479 167First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975NetherlandsRSO 2479 167First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975New ZealandRSO 2394 162First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975UKRSO 2479 167 / RSO 2479-167First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1975GermanyRSO 2394 164First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975GermanyRSO 2394 162First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1975GermanyRSO 2394 164First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1976BrazilRSO 2394 162LP, AlbumLP, Album
1976CanadaRSO 2394 162LP, AlbumLP, Album
1976GreeceRSO 2394162LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
All 21 pressings from the 1970s
1980s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981JapanRSO 23MW 0020LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981JapanRSO 23MW0020LP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaRSO 2479 168LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceRSO 2479 168LP, Album, RepressLP, Album, Repress
?USRSO RS-1-3001LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Introduction1:05
  2. A2Peter's Theme2:10
  3. A3Bird And Peter0:38
  4. A4Duck Theme1:00
  5. A5Pond0:46
  6. A6Duck And Bird2:11
  7. A7Cat Dance2:37
  8. A8Cat And Duck1:32
  9. A9Grandfather3:04
  10. A10Cat0:34
  11. A11Wolf0:46
  12. A12Wolf And Duck3:46
  13. B1Threnody For A Duck1:51
  14. B2Wolf Stalks0:57
  15. B3Cat In Tree2:13
  16. B4Peter's Chase1:45
  17. B5Capture Of Wolf1:27
  18. B6Hunters0:58
  19. B7Rock And Roll Celebration2:38
  20. B8Duck Escape1:11
  21. B9Final Theme5:07

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Peter And The Wolf are there?

26 vinyl pressings of Peter And The Wolf are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.

When was Peter And The Wolf first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RSO 2479 167.

How do I tell if my copy of Peter And The Wolf is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2479 167, 2394 164, 2394 162, 2479 168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2479167 A//1 T 11 RAYS and 2479167 B//2 420 05 13. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Peter And The Wolf 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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