US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2896
- Format
- 7", Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-20431-D1 1 ✩Runout side B
45-20430-D1 2 ✩Runout side A
45-20430Label side B
45-20431Label side A
Ray Anthony & His OrchestraSkokiaan / Say Hey
Vinyl pressings
Skokiaan / Say Hey
by Ray Anthony & His Orchestra · 1954
12 pressings6 countriesBig BandJazz
Skokiaan / Say Hey was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Skokiaan / Say Hey
9 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2896
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20431-N3 [anvil symbol]Side A, Stamped
20430-N3 [anvil symbol]Side B, Stamped
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-20431-N2 [Anvil]Side A, Stamped
45-20430-N2 [Anvil]Side B, Stamped
45-20431Label A
45-20430Label B
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2896
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20431-D1 1 ☆Side A, Stamped
20430-D2 1 ☆Side B, Stamped
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-20431-D1 1 ✩Side A, Stamped
45-20430-D1 2 ✩Side B, Stamped
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-20431-N4 [Anvil]Side A, Stamped
45-20430-N4 [Anvil]Side B, Stamped
45-20431Label A
45-20430Label 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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-360First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Germany | Capitol Records CF 2896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 202 / Capitol Records 2896First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2896First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2896First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2896First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2896First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2896First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2896First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records C 2896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 2896Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASkokiaan2:22
- BSay Hey2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / Say Hey are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Skokiaan / Say Hey are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Skokiaan / Say Hey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Australia, Germany, Italy. One of them is Capitol Records F2896.
How do I tell if my copy of Skokiaan / Say Hey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2896, 2896, CP-360, CF 2896) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-20431-D1 1 ✩ and 45-20430-D1 2 ✩. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skokiaan / Say Hey 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.
