UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9168Island Records ILPS-9168
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9168 A-1U L 1Side A Stamped
ILPS 9168 B-1U R 1Side B Stamped
Luther GrosvenorUnder Open Skies
Vinyl pressings
Under Open Skies
by Luther Grosvenor · 1971
11 pressings8 countriesBlues RockRock
Under Open Skies was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Under Open Skies
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SIL-934366
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9168 A-1USide A Stamped
ILPS 9168 B-1USide B Stamped
SMX 39205Side A Etched
SMX 39206Side B Etched
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SIL 9 34366
- Format
- LP, White Label · Gatefold
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6396 008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 85 747 IT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 85 747 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout side A
C 85 747 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B
C 85 747 ALabel side A
C 85 747 BLabel side B
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Island Records SIL-934366Island Records ILPS-9168
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SMX-39205Side A label
SMX-39206Side B label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Island Records SIL-934366First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Australia | Island Records SIL 9 34366First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1971 | France | Island Records 6396 008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Island Records 85 747 ITFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Island Records SIL-934366 / Island Records ILPS-9168First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Spain | Island Records 85.747-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9168 / Island Records ILPS-9168First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | Island Records ICL 24LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SMAS-9312LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SMAS-9312LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Island Records SMAS-9312LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ride On6:27
- A2Here Comes The Queen3:35
- A3When I Met You5:20
- A4Love The Way3:30
- B1Waiting4:15
- B2Rocket4:35
- B3Under Open Skies5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under Open Skies are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Under Open Skies are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Under Open Skies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9168.
How do I tell if my copy of Under Open Skies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9168, SIL-934366, SIL 9 34366, 6396 008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9168 A-1U L 1 and ILPS 9168 B-1U R 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under Open Skies 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.