US
September 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11220
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-11220-A-Z5 TG 0Side A runout
SMAS-11220-B-Z5#2 TG 0Side B runout
RaspberriesSide 3
Vinyl pressings
Side 3
by Raspberries · 1973
14 pressings8 countriesRockPop
Side 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Side 3
11 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
September 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11220
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-11220-A-Z-3#3 · ─◁ TGRunout A, variant 1
SMAS-11220-B-Z-3#3 · ─◁ TGRunout B, variant 1
SMAS-11220-A-Z-3#2 · ─◁ TGRunout A, variant 2
SMAS-11220-B-Z3 · ─◁ TGRunout B, variant 2
US
September 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11220
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · LA Pressing, Die-Cut, Embossed, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-11220-A-Z-5· 1 ✲ TGRunout side A, variant 1
SMAS-11220-B-Z-5·· 1 ✲ TGRunout side B, variant 1
SMAS-11220-A-Z-2̶6·· 1 ✲ TG 2Runout side A, variant 2
SMAS-11220-B-Z 2̶6· 1 ✲ TGRunout side B, variant 2
New Zealand
September 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11220
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-11220-A-Z6Side A etched runout
SMAS-11220-B-Z6Side B etched runout
T BURNSSide B etched
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11220
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11220
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-1-11220 [etched]Runout Side A
SMAS-2-11220 [etched]Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 062-81 506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-9036XFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | EMI 1 J 064-81.506 / Capitol Records SMAS 11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | EMI 1 J 064-81.506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11220LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-611220LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS 71220 / Capitol Records SMAS 11220LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight3:39
- A2Last Dance3:36
- A3Making It Easy3:10
- A4On The Beach4:20
- A5Hard To Get Over A Heartbreak3:51
- B1I'm A Rocker5:10
- B2Should I Wait3:51
- B3Ecstasy3:37
- B4Money Down4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Side 3 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Side 3 are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Side 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records SMAS-11220, released September 10, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Side 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMAS-11220, ST-11220, 1 C 062-81 506, ECP-9036X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMAS-11220-A-Z5 TG 0 and SMAS-11220-B-Z5#2 TG 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Side 3 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.
