Peter Gabriel

Issued with obi and a four-page fold-out liner notes and lyrics insert in Japanese. Timings are taken from the Japanese insert and differ slightly from those shown on most other worldwide issues. Runouts are stamped. Japanese Industrial Standards symbol 〄 appears in side A's runout.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Price Code: ¥2,500 (List price)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103 115 A (Side A label)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103 115 B (Side B label)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ 9103115AⓈ x111⊹ CD (Side A runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103115B 111⊹ (Side B runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103115AⓈ K111 ⊹ D 〄Ⓑ (Side A runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103115B 112 ⊹ (Side B runout, variant 2)

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Issued with an obi, 4-page full color gatefold English insert with Hipgnosis graphics (like UK issue) and a 2-page b&w Japanese lyric/liner notes insert. Timings are taken from the Japanese insert and differ slightly from those shown on most other worldwide issues.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4013-A
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4013-B
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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Japanese reissue with obi & lyric/liner note insert.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: 9103115 A 111 (Side A runout)
• Matrix / Runout: 9103115 B 112 (Side B runout)
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Price Code: ¥1,500

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[l=Presswell] pressing denoted by "PR" suffix in label matrices. Recorded at Relight Studios, Hilvarenbeek, Holland. Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York City, and Trident Studios, London. The inner groove on Side A is a continuation from 'White Shadow', and loops until user input. ℗©1978 Atlantic Recording Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Pressing Plant ID: PR (On labels)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784073-PR (Label A)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784074-PR (Label B)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784073-E (PR) (Runout A, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A 784074c (PR) (Runout B, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784073-E @GP (PR)P (Runout A, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A 784074 C @GP (PR)1-P (Runout B, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A-784073-E @tGP (PR)P (Runout A, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A 784074 C @tGP (PR)P (Runout B, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A- 784073-E @GP (PR) P (Runout A, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A 784074 C @tGP (PR)1 (Runout B, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A- 784073-E @tGP (PR) P (Runout A, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-A 784074 C @tGP (PR)1P (Runout B, variant 5)

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Larry Fast appears courtesy of Passport Records.

Bayeté appears courtesy of Island Records.

This LP is also commonly referred to as "2" or "Scratch".

The inner groove on Side A is a continuation from 'White Shadow', and loops until user input.

Contains 4-page insert with lyrics and credits.

Durations do not appear on this release. Timings via stopwatch.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: ✝CDS 4013-A✝ (Side A, Label)
• Matrix / Runout: ✝CDS 4013-B✝ (Side B, Label)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//4 T 1 1 2 (Side A, Stamped, variation 1)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//3 T 1 3 5 (Side B, Stamped, variation 1)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//6 T 1 2 2 (Side A, stamped, variation 2)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4012 B//3 T 1 1 8 (Side B, stamped, variation 2)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//4 T 1 2 8 (Side A, Stamped, variation 3)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 1 1 6 (Side B, stamped, variation 3)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//5 T 1 3 2 (Side A, Stamped, variation 4)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 1 3 4 (Side B, stamped, variation 4)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//5 T 1 1 1 (Side A, Stamped, variation 5)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//3 T 1 6 2 (Side B, stamped, variation 5)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS4013 A//6 T 1 1 1 (Side A, Stamped, variation 6)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS4013 B//5 T 1 1 4 (Side B, stamped, variation 6)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//4 T 1 2 1 8 (Side A, Stamped, variation 7)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 1 1 7 (Side B, Stamped, variation 7)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//3 T 1 1 4 (Side A, Stamped, variation 8)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 1 1 4 (Side B, Stamped, variation 8)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//5 T 11 9 (Side A, Stamped, variation 9)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 1 2 9 (Side B, Stamped, variation 9)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 A//5 T 12 3 (Side A, Stamped, variation 10)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4013 B//5 T 13 2 (Side B, Stamped, variation 10)

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Japanese issue with obi & lyric/liner note insert.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Price Code: ¥2,500
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4018-A (Side A Label)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4018-B (Side B Label)

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Japanese issue with obi strip & 2 inserts - one black and white with japanese liner notes, the other in color replicating the inner sleeve of US issue with english lyrics. Title on obi strip is "IV"; title on labels is "Peter Gabriel IV"; title on spine is "Peter Gabriel". Variant with "IV" on both labels: THIS ONE Variant with "IV" only on B label: [r=26339879] Variant with NO "IV" on labels: [r=26339741] Promo with "IV" on both labels: [r=8611032] This album is also sometimes called "Security" in reference to a sticker David Geffen convinced Peter to allow him to put on the shrink wrap of USA copies so it could be distinguished from the 3 earlier albums all titled "Peter Gabriel" Runouts are stamped. Track A1 Drums – Ekome Dance Company

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 A A-1-4 KJ2 (A side runouts variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 B B-1-2 (B side runouts variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 A A-1-6 K2 (A side runouts variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 B-1-3 (B side runouts variant 2)
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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Allied Record Company pressing denoted by "B-#####" string in runouts.

Similar to Security but without Allied 'ɑ' in runouts.

Lyrics printed on inner picture sleeve.

Runouts etched except for TOWNHOUSE LONDON

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7599-22011-1
• Rights Society: ASCAP
• Matrix / Runout: GHS-1-2011-RE1-SH2 B-17079⋅Re1 SH2- + SLM △2301 TOWNHOUSE LONDON (Side A, runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: GHS-2-2011-Re1-SR1 △2301-X 1ЯƧ 13A-08071-B + SLM TOWNHOUSE LONDON (Side B, runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: GHS-1-2011-RE1-SH1 B-17079⋅Re1 SH1 TOWNHOUSE LONDON + SLM △2301 (Side B, runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: GHS-2-2011-RE1-SR2 - B-17080⋅Re1-SH2 TOWNHOUSE LONDON + SLM △2301-X (Side B, runout, variant 2)

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Variant with "IV" only on B label; issued with obi & 2 inserts. Title on obi is "IV"; title on A label and spine is simply "Peter Gabriel"; title on B label is "Peter Gabriel IV" Variant with "IV" on both labels: [r=2570271] Variant with "IV" only on B label: THIS ONE Variant with NO "IV" on labels: [r=26339741] Promo with "IV" on both labels: [r=8611032] This album is also sometimes called "Security" in reference to a sticker David Geffen convinced Peter to allow him to put on the shrink wrap of USA copies so it could be distinguished from the 3 earlier albums all titled "Peter Gabriel" Runouts are stamped. Track A1 Drums – Ekome Dance Company

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 A A-1-3 J2 (A side runouts )
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 B B-1-2 (B side runouts )
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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[Inner sleeve] Tony Levin courtesy of EG Records Ltd. Larry Fast courtesy of Passport Records Inc. David Rhodes courtesy of Self Control. © 1982 Recorded: at home (the first two weeks with Mobile One) and mixed down the road at Crescent Studios, Bath Remix: Shock the monkey, Sarm Studios Digital editing: Advision Studios Digital Mixing facilities: (Sony PCM 1610 system) supplied by Digital Audio Systems [Label side A] 1 2 & 4 Published by Peter Gabriel Ltd 3 by Cliofine Ltd [Label side B] 1 3 & 4 Published by Cliofine Ltd 3 by Peter Gabriel Ltd [Labels] Charisma Records Ltd © 1982 [Sleeve] Marketed By Charisma Records Ltd. 90 Wardourst St. London W1 Manufactured And Distributed By Phonogram Ltd. ℗ & © 1982 Charisma Records Ltd. [Runouts] All runout data is stamped The credits section for track A4 doesn't credit the actual performing artist for "Traditional Ethiopian pipes". Many sources claims that this is performed by Morris Pert This album is sometimes referred to as "4" or, in the US, as "Security". Durations do not appear on this release.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A (Side A label)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B (Side B label)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A▽3 420 1 3 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B▽3 420 1 4 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 1 (Side A runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 6 (Side B runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A▽3 420 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B▽3 420 11 4 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//2▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 3 (Side A runout, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 6 (Side B runout, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A▽3 420 1 1 3 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B▽3 420 1 1 4 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 5)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 1 11 9 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//2▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 8 (Side B runout, variant 6)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A▽3 420 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 7)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B▽3 420 11 2 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 7)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 2 (Side A runout, variant 8)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 12 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 8)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 A▽3 420 1 1 5 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 9)
• Matrix / Runout: PG4 B▽3 420 11 1 TOWNHOUSE (Side B runout, variant 9)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 1 11 4 TOWNHOUSE (Side A runout, variant 10)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 12 TOWNHOUSE 2 (Side B runout, variant 10)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 12 TOWNHOUSE 6 (Side A runout, variant 11)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 11 TOWNHOUSE 13 (Side B runout, variant 11)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//4▽420 H 12 TOWNHOUSE 2 (Side A runout, variant 12)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 1 TOWNHOUSE 5 (Side B runout, variant 12)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 10 (Side A runout, variant 13)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//1▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 4 (Side B runout, variant 13)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 A//2▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 3 (Side A runout, variant 14)
• Matrix / Runout: PG 4 B//2▽420 H 1 11 TOWNHOUSE 2 (Side B runout, variant 14)

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Japanese issue of German-language version. Album is noticeably different from the English-language release in track durations and different running order with some substantially remixed songs with even the background vocals redone in German. Comes with 4 page obi-insert that has flap on edge which wraps around front cover replicating the look of an obi sash, with 4-page lyrics in German & Japanese liner notes. See images. 25S104 on obi-insert; 25S-104 on cover, spine and labels

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Other: ¥2,500 (Price On Obi & Back Cover)
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-104 A P A-1-3
• Matrix / Runout: 2X5S-104BA-1-2

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Allied Record Company pressing WITH perimeter text on labels. Another Allied pressing WITHOUT rim text on labels found here: Peter Gabriel

This release is the third self-titled Peter Gabriel album, and is thus informally known as both 3 and Melt (due to the cover artwork).

Contains a printed lyric inner sleeve.

Recorded in Bath with the Manor Mobile and at The Townhouse, London.

Publishers:

Peter Gabriel Ltd/Hit & Run Music Pub Ltd (tracks: A1, A5, B2, B4)

Cliofine Ltd/Hit & Run Music Pub Ltd (tracks: A2 to A4, A6, B1, B3)

Allied Records pressing with Q logo in runouts; some labels may have "A" stamped near spindle hole.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: BMI
• Pressing Plant ID: ɑ (Runouts)
• Matrix / Runout: GHSP 1• (3 scratched) 2035 SHI ɑ B-17631-SHI SLM △3454 1_1 (Side 1 runout etched/ 'ɑ' stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: GHSP 2• (3 scratched) 2035 SHI ɑ B-17632-SHI SLM △3454-X 1_1 (Side 2 runout etched/ 'ɑ' stamped)
• Barcode: 0 7599-22035-1 (text)
• Barcode: 075992203517 (scanned)

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Issued with obi-like insert featuring English lyrics, Japanese liner notes and discography. Track durations are taken from the insert and differ slightly from those shown on other worldwide issues. Insert has a flap that folds over; when inserted in the LP the flap folds over the front and has the appearance of an obi.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: 20S-100A B-1-2 〄 (Runout, Side A)
• Matrix / Runout: 20S-100B A-1-2 (Runout, Side B)
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Other: ¥2,000 (Price)

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Issued with "obi insert" featuring English lyrics + Japanese liner note + discography (including with Genesis and session work). Durations are taken from the insert and differ slightly from those shown on other worldwide issues.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Price Code: ¥2,000
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: 20S-101A A-1-1 〄 P (Runout A)
• Matrix / Runout: 20S-101B A-1-1 (Runout B)

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Japanese 2nd issue with obi-like insert. Insert has flap that folds over so that when inserted in the LP, the flap folds over the front and appears like an obi (but is not actually an obi as it is not actually a sash). Timings are taken from the Japanese insert and differ slightly from those shown on most other worldwide issues.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Price Code: ¥2,000

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1985-1987 reissue with white Atco labels and without barcode on back cover. Custom inner sleeve. "SP" in label matrix and runouts denote a Specialty pressing. Metalwork used from Presswell per "(PR)" in runouts. Runouts are etched except for "JAMF" which is stamped.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Pressing Plant ID: SP (Label)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773801-SP (Label side A)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773802-SP (Label side B)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773801 D SD 36-147A JAMF SP (PR) (Runout side A, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773802 E SD 36-147B REI 02 JAMF (PR) (Runout side B, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C 773801 D SD 36-147-A (PR) SP JAMF 0-1 (Runout side A, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C 773802 E SD 36-147-B REI 0-25M3-2 JAMF (PR) SP (Runout side B, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C 773801 D SD 36-147-A (PR) SP JAMF 0-1 (Runout side A, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C 773802 E SD 36-147-B REI 0-2SM2-1 JAMF (PR) SP (Runout side B, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773801 D SD 36-147-A SP (PR) JAMF 0-1 (Runout side A, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: ST-C-773802 E SD 36-147-B REI 0-2 JAMF SP (PR) (Runout side B, variant 4)

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Issued with obi & 4-page gatefold biography/lyrics/liner notes insert. Timings are taken from the Japanese insert and differ slightly from those shown on most other worldwide issues. Recorded and mixed at The Soundstage, Toronto. Additional recording at Morgan Studios & Olympic Studios, London. Mastered at J.A.M.F., Toronto.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Barcode: T4988 006 60603 6 (T4988006606036)
• Matrix / Runout: CHC-39 A (A Label)
• Matrix / Runout: CHC-39 B (B Label)
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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Issued with obi & 4-page insert.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019-A (A label)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019-B (B label)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4019 A 1S2 X-9 (A runout stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS 4019 B 1S1 (B runout stamped)
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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Japanese 1988 Virgin reissue with obi, 1 page 2-sided color insert reprinted from original UK issue, and 4-page b&w Pete Frame-style "The Life Of Peter Gabriel..." family tree with discography on reverse. Custom picture labels. "Charisma" on spine & obi, but "Charisma Records Ltd" on the labels. (Charisma Records Ltd is not usually seen on label except as copyright holder.)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Price Code: ¥2,200
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019A 111 * V 〄 (A Runout)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019B 111 * (B Runout)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019-A (A Label)
• Matrix / Runout: CDS-4019-B (B Label)
• Barcode: T4988037002814

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