UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9198
- Format
- LP, Album
Smith, Perkins & SmithSmith Perkins Smith
Vinyl pressings
Smith Perkins Smith
by Smith, Perkins & Smith · 1972
10 pressings9 countriesBlues RockFolk RockRock
Smith Perkins Smith was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Smith Perkins Smith
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SW 9317
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-9317 Z7 ─◁ STERLING LHRunout Side A, etched [STERLING, stamped]
SW-2-9317 Z8 ─◁ STERLING LHRunout Side B, etched [STERLING, stamped]
SW-1-9317Label Side A
SW-2-9317Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SW 9317
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-9317 Z8 1 * Sterling 2 LHRunout Side A, etched [STERLING, stamped]
SW-2-9317 Z7 1 * Sterling 2 LHRunout Side B, etched [STERLING, stamped]
SW-1-9317Label Side A
SW-2-9317Label Side B
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SIL-934,612
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-40581
SMX-40582
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 86 172 IT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 19198
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Island Records SIL-934,612First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Island Records 86 172 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Island Records ICL 41First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Island Records ILPS 9198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Island Records SIL 934612First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Island Records 86172-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9198First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SW 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SW 9317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Catcher In The Rye
- A2Save Me
- A3Say No More
- A4In The Aftermath
- A5I Cry Mercy
- A6The Man He Was
- B1Mighty Good Time
- B2Memories Of The Future
- B3On Blind Faith Alone
- B4Can't Go Back
- B5So Long
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smith Perkins Smith are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Smith Perkins Smith are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Smith Perkins Smith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9198.
How do I tell if my copy of Smith Perkins Smith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9198, SW 9317, SIL-934,612, 86 172 IT) 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 Smith Perkins Smith 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.