US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 315-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A ⊳ 872 315-1-AS-HRM / ☆ STERLINGRunout Side A
A ⊳ 872 315-1-BS-HRM / JR / STERLING ☆Runout Side B
CameoSkin I'm In
Vinyl pressings
Skin I'm In
by Cameo · 1988
18 pressings7 countriesDowntempoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Skin I'm In was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Skin I'm In
15 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 314-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 872 - 314 - 7 - 2 - 60276 - SP | - | STERLINGRunout etched/stamped side A
SRC 872 - 314 - 7 - 2 - 60277 - SP STERLINGRunout etched/stamped side B
2-60276Label side A
2-60277Label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 315-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
872 - 315-1-AS-HUB STERLING HUBRunout Side A
872 - 315-1-BS-HUB STERLINGRunout Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 315-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
872 315-1-AS-SP 1-1 STERLING SrcRunout Side A
872-315-1-BS-SP 1-1 STERLING SrcRunout Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 314-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlanta Artists 872 315-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
872 315-1-AS-SP 1-1 STERLING SrcRunout Side A
872-315-1-BS-SP 1-1 STERLING SrcRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 872 314-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 872315-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlanta Artists 872 315-1 / Mercury 872 315-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 872314-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 872 314-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 872 477-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 872 477-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | UK | Club JABXR 77First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Club JABXDJ 77First year12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872 315-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872 314-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872-31512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872 314-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872 315-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlanta Artists 872 315-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Skin I'm In (12" Remix)6:55
- A2Skin I'm In (Dub)6:00
- B1Skin I'm In4:35
- B2Honey2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skin I'm In are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Skin I'm In are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Skin I'm In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlanta Artists 872 315-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Skin I'm In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 872 315-1, 872 314-7, 872 314-7 DJ, JABXR 77) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A ⊳ 872 315-1-AS-HRM / ☆ STERLING and A ⊳ 872 315-1-BS-HRM / JR / STERLING ☆. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skin I'm In 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.
