US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8794
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jimmy SmithGroove Drops
Vinyl pressings
Groove Drops
by Jimmy Smith · 1969
14 pressings11 countriesSoul-JazzHard BopJazzFunk / Soul
Groove Drops 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 Groove Drops
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6/8794Verve Records V6-8794
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V68794 Side1 MGS2128Side A runout, etched
V6-8794 SIDE-2 MGS-2129 REV.Side B runout, etched
MGS 2128Side A label
MGS 2129Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8794
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8794
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V6-8794A-2 G.T.Side A runout etched
V6-8794B G.T.Side B runout etched
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVL 52.023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8794
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V68794 Side1 MGS2128Side A runout, etched
V6-8794 SIDE-2 MGS-2129 REV.Side B runout, etched
MGS 2128Side A label
MGS 2129Side B label
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8794First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Verve Records SVL 52.023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Verve Records V6-8794First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8794First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6-8794First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Verve Records V6/8794 / Verve Records V6-8794First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Verve Records 2304 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Verve Records 2304 002 / Verve Records 2304.002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | South Africa | Verve Records V6-8794LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Verve Records 23 04 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9253 / Verve Records SVLP.9253LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 002LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Verve Records 2317 019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Drops4:15
- A2Days Of Wine And Roses5:50
- A3Sunny6:00
- B1Ode To Billy Joe6:25
- B2Who Can I Turn To3:40
- B3By The Time I Get To Phoenix4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove Drops are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Groove Drops are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Groove Drops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Italy, Japan. One of them is Verve Records V6-8794.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove Drops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8794, V6/8794, SVL 52.023) 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 Groove Drops 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.
