US
December 12, 1953- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-9326-1A side runout etched
K-9325-1B side runout etched
K9326A label
K9325B label
Earl Bostic And His OrchestraDeep Purple / Smoke Rings
Vinyl pressings
Deep Purple / Smoke Rings
by Earl Bostic And His Orchestra · 1953
19 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesInstrumentalJazzBlues
Deep Purple / Smoke Rings was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Deep Purple / Smoke Rings
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
K-45-9326-1A side runout
K-45-9325-1B side runout
45-K9326A side label
45-K9325B side label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-4674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-45-9326-XISide A - runout
K-45-9325-ISide B - runout
45–K9326Side A - label
45–K9325Side B - label
US
December 12, 1953- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K9326A label
K9325B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Not On Label A7896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1953 | US | King Records 45-4674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | King Records 45-4674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1953 | US | King Records 4674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | King Records 4674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone R. 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Parlophone R. 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Australia | Parlophone A7896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Gusto Records KG-5197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | King Records KG-5197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | King Records KG 5197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Gusto Records GT4 20537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | King Records GT4-20537", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Parlophone R. 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Parlophone R. 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Parlophone NPS 5017Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone MSP60897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R. 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Parlophone R 3838Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADeep Purple2:26
- BSmoke Rings2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deep Purple / Smoke Rings are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Deep Purple / Smoke Rings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1953 and 1979.
When was Deep Purple / Smoke Rings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is King Records 4674, released December 12, 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Deep Purple / Smoke Rings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4674, 45-4674) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-9326-1 and K-9325-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deep Purple / Smoke Rings 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.
