US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 328L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Superior Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T328L-CSRS- 7710-1 13A TVC ASide A etched
T328L-CSRS- 7711-2 13A TVC ASide B etched
C5RS-7710-1Side A label
C5RS-7711-2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Smokey
by Smokey Robinson · 1973
17 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Smokey 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 Smokey
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 3 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 328L
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C5RS-7710-1 03A 7328L-C5RS-7710-1 03ASide A etched
C5RS-7711-2 03A || T3288L-C5RS-7711-2 03ASide B etched except "||" stamped
C5RS-7710-1Side A Label
C5RS-7711-2Side B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 328L DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
UK
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMA 8012Tamla Motown 0C 064 ○ 94736
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STMA 8012ALabel side A
STMA 8012BLabel side B
Israel
1973- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown T 328L
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Israel | Tamla Motown T 328LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 328LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 328L DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Tamla T 328LFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Tamla Motown STMA 8012 / Tamla Motown 0C 064 ○ 94736First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T 328LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Tamla T 328LLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Motown M 5134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | France | Motown 535024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Motown 230·15·028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-134V1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Motown M5-134V1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Tamla Motown SNL1-60241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Motown 149969 / Tamla T-328LLP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Tamla Motown T 328LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Tamla T 328LLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Holly4:35
- Medley
- A3A Silent Partner In A Three Way Affair4:35
- A4Just My Soul Responding5:00
- A5Sweet Harmony4:10
- B1Will You Love Me Tomorrow?4:38
- B2Wanna Know My Mind3:43
- B3The Family Song4:30
- B4Baby Come Close4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smokey are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Smokey are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was Smokey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Israel. One of them is Tamla T 328L.
How do I tell if my copy of Smokey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 328L, T 328L DJ, STMA 8012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T328L-CSRS- 7710-1 13A TVC A and T328L-CSRS- 7711-2 13A TVC A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smokey 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.
