US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LS 86071Limelight LS-86071
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LS86071 A- M1 1-1 MRSide A runout stamped & etched
LS86071 B- M1 1-1 MRSide B runout stamped & etched
Melvin JacksonFunky Skull
Vinyl pressings
Funky Skull
by Melvin Jackson · 1969
10 pressings2 countriesJazz-FunkPsychedelicFree ImprovisationJazz
Funky Skull was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Funky Skull
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Limelight LS 86071Limelight LS-86071
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LS86071 A- M1 1-1 MRSide A runout, etched/stamped
LS86071 B- M1 1-1 MRSide B runout, etched/stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Limelight LS 86071 / Limelight LS-86071First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Limelight LS 86071 / Limelight LS-86071First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Limelight LS 86071LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2006 | US | Limelight LS 86071LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Verve Records B0038140-01 / UMe B0038140-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Limelight B0038141-01 / Verve Records B0038141-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Mercury SMX-7117 / Limelight SMX-7117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Limelight LS 86071 / Limelight LS-86071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Limelight LS 86071 / Limelight LS-86071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Limelight LS 86071 / Limelight LS-86071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Skull - Parts 1 & 24:53
- A2Ma, She's Makin' Eyes At Me0:51
- A3Bold And Black7:12
- A4Dance Of The Dervish6:39
- A5Everybody Loves My Baby2:20
- B1Cold Duck Time - Parts 1 & 25:03
- B2Say What4:49
- B3Funky Doo4:53
- B4Silver Cycles9:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Skull are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Funky Skull are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was Funky Skull first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Limelight LS 86071.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Skull is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LS 86071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LS86071 A- M1 1-1 MR and LS86071 B- M1 1-1 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Skull 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.