Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano VOL. 07-82
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR-3948-A-SPIDERMAN SONIC SOUNDSA
DSR-3949-B-SPIDERMAN SONIC SOUNDSB
Eek-A-MouseSmuggling
Vinyl pressings
Smuggling
by Eek-A-Mouse · 1982
14 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Smuggling was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Smuggling
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Jamaica | Volcano VOL. 07-82First year7", Single | 7", Single |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Volcano VOL-17-827", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRE0904 / Greensleeves Records GRE 09047", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | VP Records VPGS7115 / Volcano VPGS71157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | UK | Jah Guidance JG 0627", 45 RPM, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress |
| ? | UK | Jah Guidance JG 0627", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ASmuggling
- BSmuggling (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smuggling are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Smuggling are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Smuggling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica. One of them is Volcano VOL. 07-82.
How do I tell if my copy of Smuggling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOL. 07-82) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR-3948-A-SPIDERMAN SONIC SOUNDS and DSR-3949-B-SPIDERMAN SONIC SOUNDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smuggling 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.