US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-976
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E6W-971Side A label
E8W-947Side B label
Boots Randolph And His ComboThe Shadow Of Your Smile
Vinyl pressings
The Shadow Of Your Smile
by Boots Randolph And His Combo · 1966
12 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
The Shadow Of Your Smile was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Shadow Of Your Smile
7 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-976
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E6W-971-1 1Side A, Stamped
E8W-947-1 1 1Side B, Stamped
E6W-971Side A, Label
E8W-947Side B, Label
US
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-976 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN.976
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E6W-971Side A
E8W-947Side B
E6W-971 FRunout Side A etched
E8W-947 FRunout Side B etched
Europe
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN45-538
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Monument MN 976
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MN 976Side A label
MN 976Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Monument MN.976First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | Monument MN45-976First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Europe | Monument MN45-538First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Monument MN 976First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-976First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-976First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Monument MN45-976 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | Monument MNS NP 74002 / Monument MN 45-9767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Monument MON 10017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Monument MON 10017", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Monument 45-5387", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| ? | US | Monument 45-9767", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AThe Shadow Of Your Smile2:08
- BI'll Just Walk Away2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Shadow Of Your Smile are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Shadow Of Your Smile are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was The Shadow Of Your Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Europe, Germany. One of them is Monument MN45-976.
How do I tell if my copy of The Shadow Of Your Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MN45-976, MN45-976 DJ, MN.976, MN45-538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E6W-971 and E8W-947. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Shadow Of Your 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.