Netherlands
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21204 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Skin Deep
by Duke Ellington And His Orchestra · 1952
23 pressings9 countriesBig BandJazz
Skin Deep was first pressed on vinyl in 1952. 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
4 pressings came out in 1952, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21204 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 21204 1H-1
AA 21204 2H-1
Australia
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21204 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA21204.1HLabel, Side A
AA21204.2HLabel, Side B
Italy
1952- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 21204 H
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 21204.1 HLabel side A
AA 21204.2 HLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Australia | Philips B 21204 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Italy | Philips B 21204 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Philips B 21204 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Netherlands | Philips B 21204 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | Germany | Philips B 21204 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Finland | Philips B 21 204 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Australia | Coronet KS-0297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | New Zealand | Coronet KS-0297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Germany | Philips 321 204 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | UK | Philips 45-PB.243 / Philips 321 204 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KP-102Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Denmark | Philips B 21204 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Denmark | Philips B 21204 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Philips 321 204 BF7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Coronet KP-102Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 21204 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Philips 45-PB.243 / Philips 321 204 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Philips P.B.243 / Philips B21204HShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASkin Deep (Part 1)
- BSkin Deep (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skin Deep are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Skin Deep are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1952 and 1959.
When was Skin Deep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1952, in Netherlands, Australia, Italy. One of them is Philips B 21204 H.
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 B 21204 H) 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.
