US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2308-232-PP-2445-RE-1 [Circle 2 symbol]Runout side A
2308-232-PP-2446-RE-1 [Circle 2 symbol]Runout side B
PP-2445Label side A
PP-2446Label side B
Oscar PetersonSkol
Vinyl pressings
Skol
by Oscar Peterson · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesSwingJazz
Skol was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Skol
6 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 6328 543
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-232
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 2308-232 A T1+Runout side A
MPO 2308-232 B T1+Runout side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 2308-232
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 28MJ 3179
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Live 28MJ 3179
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Pablo Live 6328 543First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Pablo Live 2308-232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Pablo Live 2308-232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Pablo Live 28MJ 3179First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Pablo Live 28MJ 3179First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Pablo Live 2308-232First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-496 / Pablo Live 2308-232LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Pablo Live 2308-232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Live OJC 496 / Pablo Live 2308 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Live OJC 496 / Pablo Live 2308 232LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Scandinavia | Pablo Live 2308-832LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Nuages7:56
- A2How 'Bout You5:02
- A3Someone To Watch Over Me6:40
- B1Makin' Whoopee5:02
- B2That's All7:26
- B3Skol Blues6:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skol are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Skol are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1990.
When was Skol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Brazil, France, Germany and more. One of them is Pablo Live 2308-232.
How do I tell if my copy of Skol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2308-232, 6328 543, 28MJ 3179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2308-232-PP-2445-RE-1 [Circle 2 symbol] and 2308-232-PP-2446-RE-1 [Circle 2 symbol]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skol 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.
