US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHK 3202
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WHK-I-3202-JW1 J.G.Runout Etching Side A
WHK-2-3202-JW2 J.G.Runout Etching Side B
Kendun-DRunout Stamp Both Sides
The Undisputed TruthSmokin'
Vinyl pressings
Smokin'
by The Undisputed Truth · 1979
11 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoPsychedelicFunk / Soul
Smokin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Smokin'
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHK 3202
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester
- Runout / matrix
WHK-I-3202-WW1 J.G.Runout Etching Side A, variant 1
WHK-2-3202-WW1 J.G.Runout Etching Side B, variant 1
Kendun-CRunout Stamp Both Sides, variant 1
WHK-1-3202-WW1 Jo.G. · ─◁ KENDUN-CRunout side A, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHK 3202
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WHK-I-3202-LW2 ⥛ Jo. G ✲Side A, runout, etching
WHK-2-3202-LW1 Jo. G ✲Side B, runout, etching
KENDUN-DSide A, runout, stamped
KENDUN-CSide B, runout, stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records K 56497
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WHK 3202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D MX 189799 WHK-3202-1Runout Side A [stamped]
D MX 189800 WHK 3202-2Runout Side B [stamped]
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Whitfield Records WHK 3202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WHK W̶H̶X̶ -3202-SideⅠ-1A-2HZ: DM- 1Side A etched
WHK W̶H̶X̶ -3202-SideⅡ-1A-2HZ: DM- 1Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Whitfield Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 497 / Whitfield Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 497First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Whitfield Records K 56497First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Whitfield Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Whitfield Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Whitfield Records WHK 3202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Whitfield Records WHK 3202LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Show Time8:56
- A2Talkin' To The Wind4:08
- A3Atomic Funk3:51
- A4I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love4:09
- B1Space Machine6:53
- B2Tazmainian Monster3:46
- B3Sandman4:14
- B4Misunderstood4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smokin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Smokin' are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Smokin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Whitfield Records WHK 3202.
How do I tell if my copy of Smokin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WHK 3202, K 56497, WB 56 497) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WHK-I-3202-JW1 J.G. and WHK-2-3202-JW2 J.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smokin' 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.
