US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1782-RE-BWSide A label
1783-BWSide B label
First ChoiceSmarty Pants / One Step Away
Vinyl pressings
Smarty Pants / One Step Away
by First Choice · 1973
29 pressings15 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Smarty Pants / One Step Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Smarty Pants / One Step Away
25 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 15 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Superior Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1782-RE PE 7-25-73 F/W .A-side etched
BELL-1783-RE PE 6-29-73 F/W .B-side etched
1782-REA-side label
1783B-side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1782-REA-side label
1783-REB-side label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1782-RES-1-1 F/W PRSide A runout
BELL-1783M-1-1-1 F/W P.R.Side B runout
1782-RESide A label
1783Side B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T BELL-1782-RE-1 F/W. T1Runout side A etched
T BELL-1783-M-RE F/W. T1Runout side B etched
1782-REA-side label
1783-REB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Bell Records 2008196First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records PHILLY GROOVE 179XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Guatemala | Bell Records 2008 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL1324First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Israel | Bell Records 2008 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Bell Records 2008 217First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPB-226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 196First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 19312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PGR 00612" | 12" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Discodust Records DD 0112" | 12" |
| ? | Japan | Discodust Records DD 0112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ASmarty Pants2:40
- BOne Step Away3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smarty Pants / One Step Away are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Smarty Pants / One Step Away are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1973 and 2005.
When was Smarty Pants / One Step Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated 179.
How do I tell if my copy of Smarty Pants / One Step Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 179, PG 179, PG-179, BELL 1324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1782-RE-BW and 1783-BW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smarty Pants / One Step Away 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.
