US
August 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31562Columbia 31562
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31562-1FSide A, variant 1
P BL 31562-1DSide B, variant 1
P AL 31562-1GSide A, variant 2
P BL 31562-1CSide B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Skies Of America
by Ornette Coleman · 1972
18 pressings7 countriesFree JazzFusionContemporaryJazz
Skies Of America was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Skies Of America
9 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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
August 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31562Columbia 31562
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31562-1E S1 BSide A runout
P BL 31562-1BSide B runout
AL 31562Side A label
BL 31562Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31562
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31562-1ASide A Runout, stamped, variant 1
P BL 31562-1BSide B Runout, stamped, variant 1
P AL 31562-1ASide A Runout, stamped, variant 2
P BL 31562-1ASide B Runout, stamped, variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31562
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31562-1A C [two dimples] ToA runout
P BL 31562-1B [two dimples] ToB runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31562
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 31562-1B P C oA runout
P BL 31562-1A P 1 A 4 oB runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 65147CBS 64147
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 65147 A1Side A runout
S 65147 B1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31562First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31562LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Columbia 65147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 111LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPL 111LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 65147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | CBS S 65147 / CBS 64147First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31562First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31562 / Columbia 31562First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31562 / Columbia 31562First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Unknown | Columbia KC 31562LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | US | Columbia KC 31562LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Columbia 65147LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C 31562LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia KC 31562LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia KC 31562 / Columbia C 31562LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Skies Of America-Part I (solid audio)
- Skies Of America-Part II (solid audio)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skies Of America are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Skies Of America are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 2000.
When was Skies Of America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Columbia C 31562, released August 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Skies Of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 31562, KC 31562, S 65147, 65147) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 31562-1F and P BL 31562-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skies Of America 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.
