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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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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© ℗ 1980 Charisma Records Ltd. Manufactured and Marketed by Phonogram, Inc.

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 lyric insert.

Label variant pressed by PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA. Compare to these similar US versions:

Runout strings are etched except for 'STERLING' stamps.

Numbers between "-" are mirrored

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: -2- SRM-1-3848-A-PRC-C1-1 STERLING (Runout Side A (Variant 1))
• Matrix / Runout: -6- SRM-1-3848-B-PRC-C-2-1-1 STERLING (Runout Side B (Variant 1))
• Matrix / Runout: -30- SRM-1-3848-A-PRC-C1-1 STERLING (Runout Side A (Variant 2))
• Matrix / Runout: SRM-1-3848-B-PRC-C-2-1-1 -22- STERLING (Runout Side B (Variant 2))
• Pressing Plant ID: 26 (On labels)

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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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Variant with NO "IV" on either label; issued with obi & 2 inserts. Some copies may include a 3rd insert (folded in center) from Polystar with small photo of Hackett LP on inside. Title on obi is "IV"; title on labels and spine is simply "Peter Gabriel". Variant with "IV" on both labels: [r=2570271] Variant with "IV" only on B label: [r=26339879] Variant with NO "IV" on labels: THIS ONE 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-1-7 IHGEDBA3LK2 (A side runouts )
• Matrix / Runout: 25S-137 B B-1-3 (B side runouts )
• Price Code: ¥2,500

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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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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.

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• 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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