Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15053
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Clarke-Boland Big BandMore Smiles
Vinyl pressings
More Smiles
by Clarke-Boland Big Band · 1969
12 pressings5 countriesBig BandJazz
More Smiles was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 More Smiles
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | MPS Records MPS 15053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 746 / BASF CRM 746LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2602-MPLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2602-MPLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | MPS Records BMPS 15 29746 / BASF BMPS 15 29746LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | MPS Records BAP 5014LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | MPS Records JS-068 / CFE JS-068LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | MPS Records MPS 15053LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 066 CRY 45 793LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 21 29746-2 / BASF 21 29746-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Corona Music Jazz 15.287 / Crystal 066 CRY 45 793LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records CRM 746 / BASF CRM 746LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Johnny One Note2:35
- A2Lullaby On The Leaves4:15
- A3Bei Dir War Es Immer So Schön4:10
- A4My Favourite Things5:30
- B1Just In Time4:22
- B2All Through The Night3:00
- B3November Girl5:00
- B4My Heart Belongs To Daddy2:35
- B5Love For Sale2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Smiles are there?
12 vinyl pressings of More Smiles are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was More Smiles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15053.
How do I tell if my copy of More Smiles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More 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.