US
1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K13939SS 104896-3(scribed)A side deadwax
K13939SS 104897-3(scribed)B side deadwax
Eric Burdon & The AnimalsSky Pilot
Vinyl pressings
Sky Pilot
by Eric Burdon & The Animals · 1968
38 pressings14 countriesPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
Sky Pilot was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Sky Pilot
24 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 13 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13939-SS
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Saturation Sound
- Runout / matrix
104,896A
104,897B
K13939SS Nashville Matrix 104896-4A
K13939SJ 104897-4 Nashville MatrixB
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K13939SS 104896-4 (scribed)A side deadwax
K13939SS 104897-4 (scribed)B side deadwax
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K 13939-SS
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · Saturation Sound
- Runout / matrix
K13939SS 104896-3A-Side Runout Etching
K13939SS 104897-3B-Side Runout Etching
(104, 896)A-Side Label
(104, 167)B-Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K13939 SS
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K13939SS 104896 DJA
K13939SS 104167 DJB
UK
January 26, 1968- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 1373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | MGM Records MGM 15First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | MGM Records MGM 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | MGM Records 13939XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Barclay 060916 / Barclay 060.916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | MGM Records 61 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | MGM Records 61 179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Germany | MGM Records 61179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Greece | MGM Records 61 516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Italy | MGM Records MG 70.027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1968 | Japan | MGM Records DM-1160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | MGM Records DM-1160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | MGM Records MGMK13939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Norway | MGM Records 61 179First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | Singapore | MGM Records MGM-SP-346700First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | MGM Records DMQ 69107", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 43747", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records GC 178X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Costa Rica | MGM Records 139397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5027", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5027", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASky Pilot (Part One)2:55
- BSky Pilot (Part Two)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sky Pilot are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Sky Pilot are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1968 and 1992.
When was Sky Pilot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records K 13939.
How do I tell if my copy of Sky Pilot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 13939, K 13939-SS, K13939 SS, MGM 1373) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K13939SS 104896-3(scribed) and K13939SS 104897-3(scribed). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sky Pilot 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.
