US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4004
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · 1st Pressing, Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
BN 4004-ASide A label
BN 4004-BSide B label
Art BlakeyHoliday For Skins Volume 1
Vinyl pressings
Holiday For Skins Volume 1
by Art Blakey · 1958
12 pressings4 countriesAfro-Cuban JazzJazz
Holiday For Skins Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Holiday For Skins Volume 1
1 pressing came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Blue Note BLP 4004First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Blue Note Blue Note 4004 / Blue Note BLP 4004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BST 84004LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84004LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84004LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | Blue Note BN 4004 / Blue Note BST 84004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | France | Heavenly Sweetness HSV038VL / Blue Note BST 4004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Rat Pack Records 3700477836795 / Rat Pack Records BLP 4004LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Blue Note BST 84004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note Blue Note 4004 / Blue Note BLP 4004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Blue Note BLP 4004LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Feast
- A2Aghano
- B1Lamento Africano
- B2Mirage
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Holiday For Skins Volume 1 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Holiday For Skins Volume 1 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 2024.
When was Holiday For Skins Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4004.
How do I tell if my copy of Holiday For Skins Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN 4004-A and BN 4004-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Holiday For Skins Volume 1 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.
