US
June 1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/7
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD-/7-A BB ƧA-Side runout inscription
BJQD/7-B BB ƧB-Side runout inscription
Henry FranklinThe Skipper
Vinyl pressings
The Skipper
by Henry Franklin · 1972
11 pressings3 countriesFunkJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
The Skipper was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Skipper
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJQD/7
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
BJQD/6-A BBSide A runout
BJQD/6-B BBSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/7First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Black Jazz Records BJQD/7First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Brazil | Black Jazz Records BJQD/7LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Japan | Black Jazz Records YX 6014 / Black Jazz Records YX-6014LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1189 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1189LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1189 / Real Gone Music RGM-1189LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1189 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1189LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1189 / Real Gone Music RGM-1189LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP 7137 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1189LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1189LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1189 / Black Jazz Records RGM-1189LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Outbreak10:00
- A2Plastic Creek Stomp3:22
- A3Theme For JoJo7:34
- B1Beauty And The Electric Tub12:33
- B2Little Miss Laurie7:36
- B3The Skipper5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Skipper are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Skipper are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
When was The Skipper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJQD/7, released June 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of The Skipper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJQD/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BJQD-/7-A BB Ƨ and BJQD/7-B BB Ƨ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Skipper 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.