Vinyl pressings
by Vader Abraham · 1977
The Smurf Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
10AA6003654 1W//2 320 1 DRunout side A, variant 1
10AA6003654 2W 320 A 1Runout side B, variant 1
10 AA6003654 1W//2 320 AMRunout side A, variant 2
10 AA6003654 2W//3 320 BGRunout side B, variant 2
020 10 AA 6003654 - A 1W//3 320 II Made in GermanyRunout side A, etched and stamped
020 10 AA 6003654 - B 2W//4 320 Made in GermanyRunout side B, etched and stamped
SFO 21.414/2Etched runout side A
SFO 21.415/2Etched runout side B
SFo 21414Label side A
SFo 21415Label side B
SFO.21.414 / 3 A B CRunout side A Variant 1
SFO.21415 / 3 A BRunout side B Variant 1
SFO.21.414/4Runout side A Variant 2
SFO.21.415/4Runout side B Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Elf Provinciën ELF 65.135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.209 / Pink Elephant PE 22.209yFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | GIP 87.045-Y / GIP 87.045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | IPG 87.045-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | IPG 87.045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 6003 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 6003 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Philips 6003 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Elf Provinciën ELF 65.105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Gallo PD 1609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Decca PD 1609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Sweden | CBS 6361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | EMI EMI-117757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Philips 6003 6547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Austria | Philips 6003 6547", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 2065 4137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Decca F R 137597", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca F R 137597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
30 vinyl pressings of The Smurf Song are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Philips 6003 654.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6003 654, ELF 65.135, PE 22.209, 87.045-Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10AA6003654 1W//2 320 1 D and 10AA6003654 2W 320 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
