US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 6237
- Format
- LP, 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP12680-1AStamped side A
LP 12681-1AStamped side B
AEtched both sides
Ken GriffinSkating Time
Vinyl pressings
Skating Time
by Ken Griffin · 1953
19 pressings7 countriesJazzPop
Skating Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Skating Time
1 pressing came out in 1953, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Columbia CL 6237First yearLP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 31034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1955 | Canada | Columbia CL 610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia CL 610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Columbia B-3277", 45 RPM, Album | 7", 45 RPM, Album |
| 1955 | UK | Philips BBR 8029 / Philips BBR.8029LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | South Africa | CBS HOF 3006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8782LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Unknown | CBS S 52417LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Coronet KLPS 677LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | CBS KLPS 677LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia LPCB 31034LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 8782LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips B 07617 RLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 62768LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 6237LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 610LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 610LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Jealous
- A2The Lamplighter's Serenade
- A3St. Louis Blues
- A4Sentimental Journey
- B1Marie
- B2Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya, Huh?)
- B3Shepherd Serenade
- B4Twelfth Street Rag
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skating Time are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Skating Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1967.
When was Skating Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Columbia CL 6237.
How do I tell if my copy of Skating Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 6237) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP12680-1A and LP 12681-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skating Time 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.