US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Soul S7-750R1
- Format
- LP, Album
Junior WalkerSmooth
Vinyl pressings
Smooth
by Junior Walker · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Smooth was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Smooth
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Soul S7-750R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S7-750R1A 18ASide A Runout Etched
S7-750R1BSide B Runout Etched
S7-7501ASide A Label
S7-7501BSide B Label
UK
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12089Motown 0C 062-61 249
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STML 12089 A-1 P NICK W 1Runout side A
STML 12089 B-1 MASTERED BY NICK W 0 1Runout side B
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown S6-750
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown S7-750R1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown 2C 066 60949
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Motown S6-750First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown S7-750R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown S7-750R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 60949First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12089 / Motown 0C 062-61 249LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Soul S7-750R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Soul S7-750R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Soul LPS-99.007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12089 / Motown 0C 062-61 249First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Soul S7-750R1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1I Need You Right Now
- A2I Can See Clearly Now
- A3What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
- A4Darling, Come Back Home
- A5Probe Your Mind
- B1Hard Love
- B2You're On Fire
- B3Climb On Up
- B4It Takes Two To Make Love
- B5All The Way
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smooth are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Smooth are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Smooth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Soul S7-750R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Smooth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7-750R1, STML 12089, S6-750, 2C 066 60949) 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 Smooth 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.