US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sabrina Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
500-A ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶-̶A̶ R.L. LWA side runout
500-B ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶-̶B̶ R.L. LWB side runout
The BelmontsTell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette
by The Belmonts · 1961
12 pressings4 countriesRock & RollDoo WopPop RockRock
Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette
9 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Surprise Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sabrina Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Alco Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-S-1001-A R.L. (ALC) △38925A side runout
45-1001-S-B R.L. (ALC) △38925-XB side runout
45-S-1001-AA side - label
45-S-1001-BB side - label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sabrina Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-S-1001-A R.L. [ALC] △38925A side - runout
45-1001-S-B R.L. [ALC] △38925-XB side - runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Surprise Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sabrina Records 500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-S-1001-AA side - label
45-S-1001-BB side - label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Canadian American 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Netherlands | CNR 9021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sabrina Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Surprise Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Surprise Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sabrina Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sabrina Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Sabrina Records 500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | Pye International 7N.25094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables C 12037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C 12037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables C 12037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Why2:29
- BSmoke From Your Cigarette2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Sabrina Records 500.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 500, 1000, 7N.25094, 501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 500-A ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶-̶A̶ R.L. LW and 500-B ̶1̶0̶0̶1̶-̶B̶ R.L. LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me Why / Smoke From Your Cigarette 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.