UK
March 9, 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records RAMA 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAMA 1 A -4-1-1Side A Runout, stamped
RAMA 1 B-4-1-1Side B Runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Deep Sea Skiving
by Bananarama · 1983
35 pressings22 countriesSynth-popExperimentalDiscoElectronic
Deep Sea Skiving was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Deep Sea Skiving
28 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 20 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.
UK
March 9, 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records RAMA 1
- Format
- LP, Album · PRS Ltd. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PACLZ 3918 A // 1 ▽ 420 U ƱTOPIASide A runout
PACLZ 3919 B // 1 ▽ 420 U SASide B runout
UK
March 9, 1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records RAMA 1
- Format
- LP, Album · PRS Ltd. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PACLZ 3918 A//1▽420 U 11 14 ƱTOPIARunout side A
PACLZ 3919 B//1▽420 U 11 11 SARunout side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records RAMA 1
- Format
- LP, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PACLZ 3918 A // 1 V 420 U UTOPIASide A runout
PACLZ 3919 B // 1 V 420 U SASide B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records 422-810 102-1 R-1London Records 810 102-1 R-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-810-102-1-AS-HRM STERLING A-S3Runout, side A - variant 1
422-810-102-1-BS-HRM STERLING A-1Runout, side B - variant 1
422-810-102-1-AS-HRM STERLING A-1Runout, side A - variant 2
422-810-102-1-BS-HRM STERLING A-1Runout, side B - variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records 422-810 102-1 R-1London Records 810 102-1 R-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 26 - PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422•810•102•1•AS•PRC•C1-1-1 STERLING ⚾Runout A
422•810•102•1•BS•PRC-C 1-1-1 STERLING ⚾Runout BB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | London Records 81010712 / London Records 810 107-1 2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | London Records LON 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | London Records 200 448First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 810 943-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 810 943-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | London Records 13029First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | Greece | London Records DL 13.029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ireland | London Records RAMA 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Israel | London Records RAMA 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | London Records 810 107-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | London Records 810 107-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Liberation Records LIB 5020 / London Records LIB 5020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | London Records 00RAMA1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | London Records RAMA 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | London Records 810 107-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | London Records 845 174-1 / London Records RAMA-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Spain | London Records Rama - 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK & Europe | London Records LMS5521223 / London Records LMS 5521207LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, CD, Compilation, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, CD, Compilation, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Shy Boy3:12
- A2Doctor Love3:38
- A3What A Shambles3:33
- A4Really Saying Something (He Was Really Sayin' Somethin')2:42
- A5Cheers Then3:30
- B1Aie-A-Mwana3:32
- B2Young At Heart3:12
- B3Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye3:27
- B4Hey Young London3:54
- B5Boy Trouble3:12
- B6Wish You Were Here3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deep Sea Skiving are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Deep Sea Skiving are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1983 and 2019.
When was Deep Sea Skiving first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is London Records RAMA 1, released March 9, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Deep Sea Skiving is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAMA 1, 422-810 102-1 R-1, LIB 5020, L28P 1106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAMA 1 A -4-1-1 and RAMA 1 B-4-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deep Sea Skiving 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.
