This title was originally scheduled as the March 1980 selection of the SFBC. For unknown reasons it was pushed back to November 1981.
- "Book Club Edition" printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by Doubleday for its various book clubs.
- Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club for November 1981. Originally only available as a set with Volume 1 as a single price (indicated here) for the pair.
- Dustjacket and spine of the book gives the title as The World of Tiers: Volume Two.
- No printed price or stated date of publication. Both given here are taken from Locus #251 (December 1981).
- "3698" printed at the bottom on the back of the dustjacket.
- First printing has gutter code "L44" on page 531, indicates a printing in October 1981.
- Known reprint codes: "L46" [verified] (November 1981); "M16" (April 1982); "M23" (June 1982){PV4}; "N28" (July 1983).(WH)
- "Jacket painting by Boris Vallejo" printed on the back flap of the dustjacket.
- "L46" printing 1/4 bound in brown leatherette with gold boards and blue lettering
