US
September 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 86652 3 1Runout Side A
45 86653 4 1Runout Side B
45-86652Label Side A
45-86653◈Label Side B
Louis ArmstrongSkokiaan
Vinyl pressings
Skokiaan
by Louis Armstrong · 1954
26 pressings12 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Skokiaan was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Skokiaan
11 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 7 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29256
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R45 86652 9 RRunout A, stamped
R45 86653 9 RRunout B, stamped
45-86652Label A
45-86653◈Label B
UK
October 1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 45-05332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-86652Label A
45-86653Label B
UK & Europe
December 1954- Label and catalog number
- Decca BM 5332
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Columbia DO-70145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Decca 29256First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M 33806First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Decca M33806First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | Columbia DO.70145First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 45-05332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 29256First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | US | Decca 9-29256First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick 05332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK & Europe | Decca BM 5332First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Omega 60.973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 9.60.9737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 60.973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Belgium | Omega 60.973Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Decca 9-292567", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | CID UM 955017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Italy | Fonit SP.500137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Italy | Fonit 1921Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Omega 9.60.9737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Norway | Brunswick Br. 82840Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Decca BM.5332Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 05332Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Decca 9-292567", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASkokiaan - Part I2:42
- BSkokiaan - Part II2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skokiaan are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Skokiaan are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Skokiaan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, UK, UK & Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Decca 9-29256, released September 1954.
How do I tell if my copy of Skokiaan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29256, 29256, 05332, 45-05332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 86652 3 1 and 45 86653 4 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skokiaan 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.
