UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin America VUS 51Captive Records VUS 51
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VUS 51 A-1U-1-Q2Runout side A
VUS 51 B-1U-1-Q6Runout side B
MC Skat Kat And The Stray MobSkat Strut
Vinyl pressings
Skat Strut
by MC Skat Kat And The Stray Mob · 1991
12 pressings7 countriesPop RapHip Hop
Skat Strut was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Skat Strut
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST 51
- Format
- 12"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Captive Records DMD 1707Virgin Records America, Inc. DMD 1707
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC Logo] STDM 60802 60799-1Runout, side A, etched, [SRC Logo] stamped
[SRC Logo] STDM 60801 60803-1Runout, side B, etched, [SRC Logo] stamped
ST-DM-60802-60799-SPLabel side A
ST-DM-60801-60803-SPLabel side B
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST51Virgin VUST 51
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DMX 78831 M2ASide A runout, hand-etched
DMX78832 M2ASide B runout, hand-etched
VUST 51ASide A label
MX78831Side A label
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUS 51
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 614 665
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
108 DM614665 A-1Runout side A
108 DM614665 B-1Runout side B
S 614 665 ALabel side A
S 614 665 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUST51 / Virgin VUST 51First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUS 51First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 665First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin America VUS 51 / Captive Records 114 665First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Virgin America 95044 / Virgin 95044First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VUST 51First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Mexico | EMI 700 1102First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin America VUS 51 / Captive Records VUS 51First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VUST 51First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Captive Records DMD 1707 / Virgin Records America, Inc. DMD 1707First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin VUSX 517", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| ? | UK | Virgin VUST 5112", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Skat Strut (Club Version)3:49
- A2Skat Strut (Video Version)2:54
- B1Skat Strut (Album Version)3:39
- B2Get A Grip3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skat Strut are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Skat Strut are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Skat Strut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin America VUS 51.
How do I tell if my copy of Skat Strut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUS 51, VUST 51, DMD 1707, VUST51) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VUS 51 A-1U-1-Q2 and VUS 51 B-1U-1-Q6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skat Strut 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.