US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BG-1207Label side A
BG-1208Label side B
Johnny And The HurricanesOld Smokie / High Voltage
Vinyl pressings
Old Smokie / High Voltage
by Johnny And The Hurricanes · 1961
17 pressings8 countriesRock
Old Smokie / High Voltage was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Old Smokie / High Voltage
16 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-BG-1207-2A Bell Sound BT [Ankh]Runout side A
45-BG-1208-1A Bell Sound BT [Ankh]Runout side B
BG-1207Label side A
BG-1208Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BG-1207Label side A
BG-1208Label side B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BG-1207Label side A
BG-1208Label side B
45-BG-1207 2E Bell Sound MR △39327-XDeadwax A
45-BG-1208 1E Bell Sound △39327Deadwax B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Bigtop 45-3076
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BG-1207Label side A
BG-1208Label side B
UK
June 1961- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLX 9378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCE-5334-1C IRunout side A
45-MSCE-5335-1C 5ERunout side B
MSCE.5334Label side A
MSCE.5335Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.279First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records HL 9378 / London American Recordings HLX 9378First year7" | 7" |
| 1961 | Denmark | London Records 45-HL 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 9378First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Sweden | London Records 45-HLX 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings HLX 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Bigtop 45-3076First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-X 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLX 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLX 9378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Barry B-3057X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOld Smokie2:16
- BHigh Voltage2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Old Smokie / High Voltage are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Old Smokie / High Voltage are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Old Smokie / High Voltage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Ireland, Belgium and more. One of them is Bigtop 45-3076.
How do I tell if my copy of Old Smokie / High Voltage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-3076, 45-HLX 9378, HLX 9378, 45-HL-X 9378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BG-1207 and BG-1208. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Old Smokie / High Voltage 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.
