UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI2338 A-2U GO KP 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
EMI2338 B-1 GP 1Runout side B
EMI 2338ALabel side A
EMI 2338BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Just A Smile
by Pilot · 1975
20 pressings16 countriesPop
Just A Smile was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Just A Smile
20 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 16 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2338
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1239
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-10942
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI2338ASide A Label
EMI2338BSide B Label
Denmark
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2338
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMI-2338-ASide A
EMI-2338-BSide B
Finland
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5E 006-05950
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | EMI 1239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMI-10942First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Denmark | EMI EMI 2338First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Finland | EMI 5E 006-05950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2C010 05950First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 950 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-05 950First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-10859 / EMI 2338First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-10859First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Mexico | EMI 7837First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-05950First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-05950First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2338First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Peru | EMI 01.21.687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | EMI 8E 00605950 MGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJust A Smile
- BAre You In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Smile are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Just A Smile are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Just A Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2338.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2338, 1239, EMI-10942, 5E 006-05950) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI2338 A-2U GO KP 1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL and EMI2338 B-1 GP 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Smile 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.
