UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 44TGeffen Records 921053-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
CherSkin Deep
Vinyl pressings
Skin Deep
by Cher · 1988
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockHi NRGDubElectronic
Skin Deep 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 Deep
13 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 44Geffen Records 927894-7
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
GEF-44-A-1-1 MT DAMONTSide A runout
GEF-44-B-1 MT DAMONTSide B runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 0-20937
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0-20937-A SR1 1-1Side 1
0-20937-B SR1 1-1Side 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-27894Geffen Records 9 27894-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A-3154
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-27894
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Geffen Records 7-27894First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Geffen Records 0-20937First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 920937-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Geffen Records 920 937-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 44T / Geffen Records 921053-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 44 / Geffen Records 927894-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records GEF 44 / Geffen Records 927894-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 0-20937First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-3154First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 7-27894 / Geffen Records 9 27894-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 7-27894First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Geffen Records 927 894-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 78947First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASkin Deep (Extended Dance Mix)
- B1Skin Deep (Dub)
- B2Perfection (LP Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skin Deep are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Skin Deep are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Skin Deep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Geffen Records GEF 44T.
How do I tell if my copy of Skin Deep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF 44T, GEF 44, 0-20937, 7-27894) 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 Skin Deep 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.
