US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPR 0043
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
CPR-0043 SGA-0143-S-1E STERLINGA side runout
CPR-0043 SGA-0144-S-1E SSSB side runout
(SGA0143)SA side label
(SGA0144)SB side label
Wet WillieKeep On Smilin'
Vinyl pressings
Keep On Smilin'
by Wet Willie · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkRockFunk / Soul
Keep On Smilin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Keep On Smilin'
13 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPS 0206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPR 0043
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CPR-0043 SGA-0143-S-D-1 STERLING TIA side runout
CPR-0043 SGA-0144-S-C-1 TIB side runout
(SGA0143)SA side label
(SGA0144)SB side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPR 0043
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CPR-0043 SGA-0143-S-A STERLING PA side runout, CPR-0043 crossed out
CPR-0043 SGA-0144-S-B PB side runout, CPR-0043 crossed out
(SGA0143)SA side label
(SGA0144)SB side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPR 0043
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CPR-0043 SGA-0143-1ASide A - Etched
STERLINGSide A - Stamped
CPR-0043 SGA-0143-S-1GSide B - Etched
STERLINGSide B - Stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2089 001
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records WBCS-7.069First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Capricorn Records CPR 0043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Capricorn Records CAP 17521First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Capricorn Records CAP 17 521 / Capricorn Records CAP 17521 (N)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capricorn Records 2089 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capricorn Records CAP 17521First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 45-1114 / Hispavox 45-1114First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Capricorn Records 2089 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CPR 0043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CPR 0043First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CPS 0206First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CPR 0043First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Capricorn Records CPR 0043First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records CPR-00437", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AKeep On Smilin'3:25
- BSoul Jones3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep On Smilin' are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Keep On Smilin' are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Keep On Smilin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capricorn Records CPR 0043.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep On Smilin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPR 0043, CPS 0206, 2089 001, WBCS-7.069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPR-0043 SGA-0143-S-1E STERLING and CPR-0043 SGA-0144-S-1E SSS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep On Smilin' 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.
