US
1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records A1 90218ATCO Records 90218-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-845537-ARLabel side A
ST-C-845538-ARLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Vertical Smiles
by Blackfoot · 1984
16 pressings11 countriesAORClassic RockRock
Vertical Smiles was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Vertical Smiles
14 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 90218-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST C 845537 A SP-AR ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK B20040 △ 7900 0-A Side Runout, variant 1
ST C845538 A SP-AR ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK B20041 △ 7900-X -0B Side Runout, variant 1
ST C 845537 A SP-AR [SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK 1-2 B-20040 △ 7900 0-A Side Runout, variant 2
ST C845538 A SP-AR [SRC logo] ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK 1-2 B20041 △ 7900-X 0-B Side Runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 90218-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST C 845537 A [SRC Logo] 1-1 [etched] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. [stamped]Runout A-side
ST C 845538 A [SRC Logo] 1-1 [etched] ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. [stamped]Runout B-side
ST-C-845537-SPOn label A-side
ST-C-845538-SPOn label B-side
UK
September 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 790 218-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
October 25, 1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records P-13051
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P-13051-1 TO 4-X 1-A-2 3 〄Side 1 runout
P-13051-2 TO 1-A-6 3 〄Side 2 runout
P-13051-1Side 1 label
P-13051-2Side 2 label
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 25.006
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | ATCO Records 25.006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 02181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | ATCO Records 790 218-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | ATCO Records 790 218-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | ATCO Records 790 218-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | ATCO Records 790218-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Mexico | Atlantic LWA-6318First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | ATCO Records 790 218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | ATCO Records A1 90218 / ATCO Records 90218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | ATCO Records 90218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | ATCO Records A1 90218LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | ATCO Records 90218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | ATCO Records 790 218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | ATCO Records P-13051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | ATCO Records P-13051First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ATCO Records 790 218-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Morning Dew5:24
- A2Livin' In The Limelight3:59
- A3Ride With You3:30
- A4Get It On4:26
- B1Young Girl4:22
- B2Summer Days3:18
- B3A Legend Never Dies3:01
- B4Heartbeat And Heels3:15
- B5In For The Kill3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vertical Smiles are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Vertical Smiles are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Vertical Smiles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is ATCO Records A1 90218.
How do I tell if my copy of Vertical Smiles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A1 90218, 90218-1, 790 218-1, P-13051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-C-845537-AR and ST-C-845538-AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vertical Smiles 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.
