US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ray ConniffThe World Will Smile Again / "17"
Vinyl pressings
The World Will Smile Again / "17"
by Ray Conniff · 1967
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
The World Will Smile Again / "17" was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The World Will Smile Again / "17"
10 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
April 21, 1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS 2701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-44055
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia 4-44055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Italy | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Columbia 4-44055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia 4-44055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | Columbia 4-44055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | CBS 2701First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe World Will Smile Again2:39
- B"17"2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Will Smile Again / "17" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The World Will Smile Again / "17" are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The World Will Smile Again / "17" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 4-44055.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Will Smile Again / "17" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-44055, 2701) 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 The World Will Smile Again / "17" 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.
