UK
June 7, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2171 A-1 R 1Runout side A
EMI 2171 B-1 R 1Runout side B
PilotJust A Smile
Vinyl pressings
Just A Smile
by Pilot · 1974
13 pressings9 countriesPop
Just A Smile was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 7, 1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2171
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C006-05621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 008-05621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-05 621EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 621
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05 621 A-1Runout A, stamped
05 621 B-1Runout B, stamped
Pakistan
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2171
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | EMI 4C006-05621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | EMI 2C 008-05621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-05 621 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-05 621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Pakistan | EMI EMI 2171First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 2171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | EMI EMI 2171First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | EMI 10564First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | EMI 41357", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Guatemala | EMI 41247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | EMI P-41357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | EMI 41357", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | EMI 41357", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | EMI 41357", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AJust A Smile
- BDon't Speak Loudly
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Smile are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Just A Smile are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Just A Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2171, released June 7, 1974.
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 2171, 4C006-05621, 2C 008-05621, 1C 006-05 621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2171 A-1 R 1 and EMI 2171 B-1 R 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.
