Vinyl pressings
by Bob Seger 路 1972
Smokin' O.P.'S was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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.
P-1006-AA Side Label
P-1006-BB Side Label
Punch-Hideout LP-1006A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. 饾挏鈩汸A Side Etch, exc F/W, ARP stamps
Punch-Hideout LP-1006B F/W 饾挏鈩汸B Side Etch, exc ARP stamp
P-1006-AA Side Label
P-1006-BB Side Label
Punch-Hideout LP-1006A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. 饾挏鈩汸A Side Etch, exc F/W, ARP stamps
Punch-Hideout LP-1006B F/W 饾挏鈩汸B Side Etch, exc ARP stamp
Punch-Hideout LP-1006A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. ARPA Side Etch, except F/W, ARP Stamps
Punch-Hideout LP-1006B F/W ARPB Side Etch, except ARP Stamp
MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.A Side Stamped
Punch-Hideout LP-1006-AA Side Etch
Punch-Hideout LP-1006-B F/WB Side Etch
Punch-Hideout LP-1006A ARPSide A runout, etched
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILASide A runout, stamped
Punch-Hideout LP-1006B F/W ARPSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Capitol Records AX 1172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11746 / Capitol Records ST.11746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Australia | Reprise Records MS-2109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Palladium Records MS 2109/P-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Reprise Records 44 214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 214 / Reprise Records MS 2109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Reprise Records RS 2109 / Reprise Records RS.2109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Reprise Records RRC 2109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Reprise Records K 44214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Palladium Records P-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Palladium Records P-1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Palladium Records P-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Palladium Records P-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Palladium Records P-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 054-085.348 / Capitol Records 10 C 054-085.348LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-85348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 078-85348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44214 / Reprise Records REP 44 214LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Music 1C 064-85 348 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 348LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 348 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 348 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-85 348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-85348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Music 1A 028-85348LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Music 1A 028-85348LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Music 1A 028-85348LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Fame (P) 37LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16107LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
50 vinyl pressings of Smokin' O.P.'S are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Palladium Records P-1006, released June 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-1006, K 44214, AX 1172, ST-11746) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P-1006-A and P-1006-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
