Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Der Nagel DN 02/88
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
Casino RoyaleSoul Of Ska
Vinyl pressings
Soul Of Ska
by Casino Royale · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSkaRockReggae
Soul Of Ska 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 Soul Of Ska
4 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vox Pop DN 02/88
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album · Clear
- Runout / matrix
DN 0288 - ASide A, Runout, Etched
DN 0288 - BSide B, Runout, Etched
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vox Pop DN 02/88
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album · White Vinyl
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vox Pop DN 02/88
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
DN 0288 - ASide A, Runout, Etched
DN 0288 - BSide B, Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Italy | Der Nagel DN 02/88First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1988 | Italy | Vox Pop DN 02/88First yearLP, Mini-Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Italy | Vox Pop DN 02/88First yearLP, Mini-Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Mini-Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Italy | Vox Pop DN 02/88First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1988 | Italy | Vox Pop DN 02/88LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Europe | Unicorn Records PHZA-32LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Unicorn Records PHZA-32LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Unicorn Records PHZA-32LP, Album, Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Mixed, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Germany | Black Butcher Classics BBC 010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Germany | Black Butcher Classics BBC 010LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Unemployed Investigator4:03
- A2Soon You'll Be Gone2:46
- A3Bad Times2:59
- B1Casino Royale3:30
- B2Under The Boardwalk2:56
- B3Someone Says5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Of Ska are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soul Of Ska are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2015.
When was Soul Of Ska first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy. One of them is Der Nagel DN 02/88.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Of Ska is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DN 02/88) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Of Ska 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.