US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042-A
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
068-DR2-6042-ASide A Label
068-6042-BSide B Label
Captain SkyThe Adventures Of Captain Sky
Vinyl pressings
The Adventures Of Captain Sky
by Captain Sky · 1978
14 pressings2 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
The Adventures Of Captain Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Adventures Of Captain Sky
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042AVI Records AVI-6042
- Format
- LP, Album · NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
068-6042-A ··A-side etched
068-6042-B ··B-side runout etching
(068-6042-A)A-side label
(068-6042-B)B-side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042AVI Records AVI-6042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
068-6042-A GRTA-Side Runout Etching
GRT 068-6042-BB-Side Runout Etching
068-6042 AA-Side Label
068-6042 BB-Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042AVI Records AVI-6042
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-6001 068-6042-A △23586 (Ʌ)A-side runout etching
068-6042-B △23586-X (/) S-6002B-side runout etching
(068-6042-A)A-side label
(068-6042-B)B-side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI 6042AVI Records AVI-6042-2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AVI-6042-2AEtched A
AVI-6042-2BEtched B
069-6042-3-ALabel A
069-6042-3-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042-AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042 / AVI Records AVI-6042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042 / AVI Records AVI-6042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042 / AVI Records AVI-6042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042 / AVI Records AVI-6042-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042 / AVI Records AVI-6042First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | AVI Records AVI 6042LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | AVI Records AVI-6042-3LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | AVI Records AVI-6042-3LP | LP |
| 1979 | US | AVI Records AVI 6042ALP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Past Due PASTDUELP013LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | AVI Records AVI 6042LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Saturday Night Move-Ease8:07
- A2Super Sporm11:53
- B1Now That I Have You3:38
- B2Wonder Worm13:15
- B3Can't Stop Now5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Adventures Of Captain Sky are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Adventures Of Captain Sky are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2020.
When was The Adventures Of Captain Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is AVI Records AVI 6042-A.
How do I tell if my copy of The Adventures Of Captain Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AVI 6042-A, AVI 6042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 068-DR2-6042-A and 068-6042-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Adventures Of Captain Sky 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.