UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHS 5006 A-01-01-Q1A-Side
CHS 5006 AA-01-01-Q1B-Side
Lisa LisaSkip To My Lu
Vinyl pressings
Skip To My Lu
by Lisa Lisa · 1993
11 pressings4 countriesDowntempoElectronicHip HopLatin
Skip To My Lu was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Skip To My Lu
4 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Pendulum Records Y-58094
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
Y-58094-B Z-1 1 - 1 STERLING (SRC Logo)Side A runout etched / stamped
Y.58094.A Z-1 1 - 1 STERLING (SRC Logo)Side B runout etched / stamped
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Pendulum Records S7-17710CEMA Special Markets S7-17710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
Italy
1993- Label and catalog number
- Pendulum Records 7243 8 81175 6 2
- Format
- 12"
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Italy | Pendulum Records 7243 8 81175 6 2First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | US | Pendulum Records Y-58094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Pendulum Records S7-17710 / CEMA Special Markets S7-17710First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1994 | France | Chrysalis 881 172-612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Chrysalis 12chsdjs 500612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Chrysalis 12CHSDJ 5006 / Pendulum Records 12CHSDJ 500612", Single Sided, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Pendulum Records SPRO-5809412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Pendulum Records Y-5809412" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Chrysalis 12CHS 5006 / Pendulum Records 7243 8 81260 6 912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pendulum Records Y-5809412", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Skip To My Lu (Extended Mix)5:26
- A2Skip To My Lu (Instrumental Version)4:00
- B1Skip To My Lu (Dub Version)3:59
- B2Skip To My Lu (Radio Version)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skip To My Lu are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Skip To My Lu are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Skip To My Lu first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Italy. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 5006.
How do I tell if my copy of Skip To My Lu is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 5006, Y-58094, S7-17710, 7243 8 81175 6 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS 5006 A-01-01-Q1 and CHS 5006 AA-01-01-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skip To My Lu 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.