US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7605
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MDB LST-7605-1 114 12-17-68A-side etched
MDB LST-7605-2 114 12-17-68B-side etched
T.I.M.E.Smooth Ball
Vinyl pressings
Smooth Ball
by T.I.M.E. · 1969
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockRock
Smooth Ball was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Smooth Ball
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7605
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
LST-7605-1-ReA-Side Runout Etching
LST-7605-2 ReB-Side Runout Etching
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7605
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MDB LST-7605-1 114 12-17-68 AudioMatrixA-side runout etched; AudioMatrix stamped
MDB LST-7605-2 114 AudioMatrixB-side runout etched; AudioMatrix stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7605
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MDB LST-7605-1 H4 12-17-68Side 1 Etched
MDB LST-7605-2 H4 12-17-68Side 2 Etched
AudioMatrixBoth Side Stamped
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7605
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7605A LA-side etched
LST-7605B LB-side etched
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83 232 I / Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Liberty SLYL-933596First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBS 83232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Liberty LST-7605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Liberty SLYL-933596LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Liberty LPS 932 / LIB-LPS 932LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Preparation G0:53
- A2Leavin' My Home3:09
- A3See Me As I Am5:49
- A4I Think You'd Cry4:23
- A5I'll Write A Song4:20
- B1Lazy Day Blues1:45
- B2Do You Feel It2:32
- B3Flowers2:40
- B4Morning Come9:59
- B5Trust In Men Everywhere5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smooth Ball are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Smooth Ball are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Smooth Ball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Liberty LST-7605.
How do I tell if my copy of Smooth Ball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST-7605, LBS 83232, LBS 83 232 I, SLYL-933596) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDB LST-7605-1 114 12-17-68 and MDB LST-7605-2 114 12-17-68. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smooth Ball 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.