France
1969- Label and catalog number
- BYG Records 529.329
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BYG529329ARunout side A
BYG529329BRunout side B
The Art Ensemble Of ChicagoReese And The Smooth Ones
Vinyl pressings
Reese And The Smooth Ones
by The Art Ensemble Of Chicago · 1969
15 pressings7 countriesFree JazzJazz
Reese And The Smooth Ones 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 Reese And The Smooth Ones
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | BYG Records 529.329First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | BYG Records 529.329LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-37LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | BYG Records BYG-37LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | BYG Records YX-6063LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Affinity AFF 22LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Affinity L6-AF 61LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Portugal | Yes To Jazz 10047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Get Back GET 329LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2001 | US | BYG Records 529.329LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Charly Records BYG 529.329LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.329LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | France | BYG Records 529.329LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Japan | BYG Records YX-8028LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | BYG Records 529.329LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Reese
- A2The Smooth Ones (Part 1)20:30
- B1Reese
- B2The Smooth Ones (Part 2)20:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reese And The Smooth Ones are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Reese And The Smooth Ones are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Reese And The Smooth Ones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France. One of them is BYG Records 529.329.
How do I tell if my copy of Reese And The Smooth Ones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 529.329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BYG529329A and BYG529329B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reese And The Smooth Ones 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.
