UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DGT 15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DGT 15 A-2U-1- DAMONT E toneRunout side A
DGT 15 B-2U-1- DAMONT CRunout side B
Audrey HallSmile
Vinyl pressings
Smile
by Audrey Hall · 1986
17 pressings3 countriesReggaeLovers RockReggae
Smile was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Smile
15 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DG 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
GERMAIN DG-15-A-1 SMILE DAMONTSide A runout, etched
GERMAIN DG-15-AA-1 SMILE AUDREY HALL DAMONTSide AA runout, etched
DG 15ASide A label
DG 15AASide AA label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DG 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
DG-15-A-1A-Side run-out, hand-etched
DG-15-#AA-1-1-1 9 AUDREY HALLAA-Side run-out, hand-etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DG 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Yellow/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
DG-15 - A-1 GERMAIN SMILE DAMONTA side, etched
DG-15-() AA-1 GERMAIN SMILE AUDREY HALL DAMONTB side, etched/stamped, note ()? stamped out
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DGT 15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DGT 15 A-2U-1-1 toneRunout side A
DGT 15 B-2U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Germain Records DG 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Musitech Mastered
- Runout / matrix
DG-15-A-1 CN MT. DAMONTSide A Runout, Etched
DG-15-AA-1 CN MT. DAMONTSide AA Runout, Etched
DG 15ASide A Label
DG 15AASide AA Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Germain Records DGT-15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.14659First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.20629First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DGT 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DGT 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DGT 15First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DGT 1512", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DGT 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Germain Records DG 15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Chic 6.146597", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASmile
- AASmile (Club Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smile are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Smile are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Germain Records DGT 15.
How do I tell if my copy of Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DGT 15, DG 15, DGT-15, 6.14659) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DGT 15 A-2U-1- DAMONT E tone and DGT 15 B-2U-1- DAMONT C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smile 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.