US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4308
- Format
- LP, Mono
Johnnie And JackSmiles And Tears
Vinyl pressings
Smiles And Tears
by Johnnie And Jack · 1962
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Smiles And Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Smiles And Tears
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74308
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 7-34115
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4308
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG8488T2 2I
MG8489T2 2I
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4308
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG8488T1 III IA side runout
MG8489T1 III IB side runout
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4308
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Decca DL 4308First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4308First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 74308First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4308First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Decca 7-34115First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Decca DL 4308First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Vocalion VL 73832LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Vocalion VL 73832LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Coral VL 73832LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Brunswick DL 74308LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Poison Love2:21
- A2Waterloo2:03
- A3I Overlooked An Orchid2:40
- A4The Moon Is High And So Am I2:02
- A5A Little Bitty Tear2:05
- A6Thirty Six-Twenty Two-Thirty Six2:43
- B1Slow Poison2:01
- B2Foolin' 'Round2:25
- B3You'll Never Get A Better Chance Than This2:00
- B4Sweet Baby
- B5Smiles And Tears2:21
- B6Bye Bye, Love2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smiles And Tears are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Smiles And Tears are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Smiles And Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 4308.
How do I tell if my copy of Smiles And Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 4308, DL 74308, 7-34115) 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 Smiles And Tears 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.