UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50375Atlantic SD 19113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 50375-A3 K 5037 ̶9̶ A3 5 Lyus II ΛRunout side A
K 50375 B5 3 NICK W ΛRunout side B
K 50375 A*Label side A
K 50375 B*Label side B
Small FacesPlaymates
Vinyl pressings
Playmates
by Small Faces · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Playmates was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Playmates
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773889-H (PR)Side A runout
ST-A-773890-G (PR)Side B runout
ST-A-773899- RILabel side A
ST-A-773890- RILabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19113
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773889-HSide A runout, variant 1
ST-A-773890-G (PR)PSide B runout, variant 1
ST-A-773889-H (PR)PSide A runout, variant 2
ST-A-773890-G (PR)PSide B runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19113
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773889-HH ("LR" in Cirlce) △ 22669 (/) (PR)Side A
ST-A-773890-GG ("LR" in Cirlce) △ 22669-X (2) (PR)Side B
ST-A-773889-MOLabel Side A
ST-A-773890-MOLabel Side B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19113
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 30.046Atlantic 317-404-136
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-773889- A [monogram]Runout, side A
ST A 773890 B -Runout, side B
ST-A-773889Label, side A
ST-A-773890Label, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Atlantic 30.046 / Atlantic 317-404-136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic KSD 19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 50375First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Atlantic 50375 / Atlantic SD19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 375 / Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-10419AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Atlantic P-10419AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9668First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Atlantic K 50375 / Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Atlantic SD 19113First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1High & Happy2:41
- A2Never Too Late3:49
- A3Tonight2:44
- A4Saylarvee2:17
- A5Find It6:00
- B1Lookin' For A Love3:11
- B2Playmates3:36
- B3The Song's Just For You4:04
- B4Drive In Romance5:08
- B5Smilin' In Tune4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playmates are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Playmates are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Playmates first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Atlantic K 50375.
How do I tell if my copy of Playmates is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 50375, SD 19113, 30.046, KSD 19113) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 50375-A3 K 5037 ̶9̶ A3 5 Lyus II Λ and K 50375 B5 3 NICK W Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playmates 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.
