UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9209
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9209 A-1U STERLING 3 LH M 1Side A runout
ILPS 9209 B-1U STERLING 2 LH G 1Side B runout
ILPS-9209-ASide A label
ILPS-9209-BSide B label
Mike HarrisonSmokestack Lightning
Vinyl pressings
Smokestack Lightning
by Mike Harrison · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockSoulClassic RockRock
Smokestack Lightning was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Smokestack Lightning
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IL 34724
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6427 017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6427017 1 380 A1Runout A side
6427017 2 380 A2Runout B side
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 86 453 IT
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 86 453-I
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Island Records IL 34724First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Island Records 6427 017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Island Records 86 453 ITFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Island Records 86 453-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Island Records SW-9321LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Island Records SW-9321LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Island Records SW-9321LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Island Records SW-9321LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 6427 017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tears4:13
- A2Paid My Dues4:20
- A3What A Price5:51
- A4Wanna Be Free4:12
- B1Turning Over6:30
- B2Smokestack Lightning12:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smokestack Lightning are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Smokestack Lightning are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Smokestack Lightning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9209.
How do I tell if my copy of Smokestack Lightning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9209, IL 34724, 6427 017, 86 453 IT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9209 A-1U STERLING 3 LH M 1 and ILPS 9209 B-1U STERLING 2 LH G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smokestack Lightning 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.