US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 9 W1-25119
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Kiss The Sky
by Jimi Hendrix · 1982
23 pressings14 countriesPsychedelic RockBlues RockRock
Kiss The Sky was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Kiss The Sky
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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.
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.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Reprise Records 9 W1-25119First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 823 704 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Reprise Records W1-25119LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 51191LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Reprise Records W1 25119LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Europe | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0407LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Reprise Records 9 25119-1 / Reprise Records 1-25119LP, Compilation, Remastered, Special Edition | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Special Edition |
| 1984 | US | Reprise Records W1-25119LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Reprise Records 9 25119-1 / Reprise Records 1-25119LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 823 704-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Are You Experienced?4:10
- A2I Don't Live Today6:40
- A3Voodoo Child (Slight Return)5:10
- A4Stepping Stone4:07
- A5Castles Made Of Sand2:46
- B1Killing Floor3:27
- B2Purple Haze2:50
- B3Red House3:52
- B4Crosstown Traffic2:16
- B5Third Stone From The Sun6:44
- B6All Along The Watchtower3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss The Sky are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Kiss The Sky are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Kiss The Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Reprise Records 9 W1-25119.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss The Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 W1-25119) 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 Kiss The Sky 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.
