US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55375
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LB-4075-1 A1 SR R RA side runout
LB-4054-1 A2 SRB side runout
LB-4075A side label
LB-4054B side label
Timi YuroSmile
Vinyl pressings
Smile
by Timi Yuro · 1961
12 pressings6 countriesVocalBalladSoulFunk / Soul
Smile 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 Smile
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
- Liberty F-55375
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BMIB
LB-4075Label A
LB-4074Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55375
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Liberty F-55375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-1897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-1897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9.5.319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Liberty F. 55375First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55375First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55375First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55375First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Liberty F-55375First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | London American Recordings FL 20237", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 56297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Chile | Vivart SG-2007", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASmile2:48
- BShe Really Loves You2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smile are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Smile are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada. One of them is Liberty F-55375.
How do I tell if my copy of Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55375, HL-1897, 9.5.319, 9-5.319) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LB-4075-1 A1 SR R R and LB-4054-1 A2 SR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smile 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.
