US
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1491
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XYZF 4676-1Side A Runout
XYZF 6300-1Side B Runout
XYZ 4676Side A Label
XYZ 6300Side B Label
Bulawayo Sweet Rhythms BandSkokiaan / In The Mood
Vinyl pressings
Skokiaan / In The Mood
by Bulawayo Sweet Rhythms Band · 1954
13 pressings5 countriesJazzPop
Skokiaan / In The Mood was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Skokiaan / In The Mood
12 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 5 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
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1491
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XYZ 4676 1DSide A runout stamped
XYZ 6300 1ASide B runout stamped
XYZ 4676Side A label
XYZ 6300Side B label
US
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 1491
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XYZ.4676Side A Label
XYZ.6300Side B Label
US
August 1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1491
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 - XYZ 4676 1A ISide A Label
45-XYZ 6300 1A ISide B Label
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-1491
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XYZF 4676-1Side A Runout
XYZF 6300-1Side B Runout
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 10350
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Decca Y6649First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | London Records 45-1491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Decca Y.6649First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Decca F.10350First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1491First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | London Records 1491First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | London Records 1491First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1491First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 1491First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | London Records 45-1491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Decca 45-F 10350First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | Decca 45-Y701645 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASkokiaan
- BIn The Mood (Wena Buti Ialela)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / In The Mood are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / In The Mood are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1960.
When was Skokiaan / In The Mood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is London Records 45-1491, released August 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Skokiaan / In The Mood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1491, 1491, 45-F 10350, F.10350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XYZF 4676-1 and XYZF 6300-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skokiaan / In The Mood 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.