US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11658-FZ#3 KP ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout - etched / stamped
ST-2-11658 FZ#2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout - etched / stamped
CalderaSky Islands
Vinyl pressings
Sky Islands
by Caldera · 1977
12 pressings5 countriesJazz-FunkFunkLatin JazzJazz
Sky Islands 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Sky Islands
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11658
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11658-FZ KP -◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, side A
ST-2-11658-FZ -◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, side B
ST 1-11658Center label, side A
ST 2-11658Center label, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11658
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11658-FZ * MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, Side A
ST-2-11658-FZ * MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, Side B
ST-1-11658 F3 4 KP ✲Runout Side 1 variant 1 (etched except for 4 and ✲)
ST-2-11658 F3 2 ‒ ✲Runout Side 2 variant 1 (etched except last 2 and ✲)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11658-FZ * MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, Side A
ST-2-11658-FZ * MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, Side B
ST 1-11658Center Label, Side A
ST 2-11658Center Label, Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11658
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
O ST-1 -11658 F 1 # 2 Mastered By CapitolSide A
O ST - 2 -11658 F 1 # 1 Mastered By CapitolSide B
O ST-1 -11658 F 1 # 3 Mastered By CapitolSide A
O ST - 2 -11658 F 1 # 2 Mastered By CapitolSide B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST 11658
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ESC-80985First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80985First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 062-086.209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records EST 11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records ST-11658First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records EST 11658LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Sky Islands6:17
- A2Ancient Source4:50
- A3It Used To Be1:13
- A4Pegasus4:59
- B1Carnavalito4:51
- B2Seraphim (Angel)4:46
- B3Indigo Fire1:06
- B4Triste6:50
- B5Pescador (Fisherman)1:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sky Islands are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sky Islands are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sky Islands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11658.
How do I tell if my copy of Sky Islands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11658, EST 11658, ST 11658, ECS-80985) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-11658-FZ#3 KP ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL and ST-2-11658 FZ#2 ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sky Islands 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.