US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1037ABC Records AA-1037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 1037-AA Side Label
AA 1037-BB Side Label
Rhythm HeritageSky's The Limit
Vinyl pressings
Sky's The Limit
by Rhythm Heritage · 1978
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoSoul-JazzFunkJazz
Sky's The Limit was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sky's The Limit
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1037ABC Records AA-1037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 1037-ALabel A Side
AA 1037-BLabel B Side
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1037ABC Records AA-1037
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1037-A-SPSide 1 label
AA-1037-B-SPSide 2 label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1037--A-(5) V △22934 (1) KENDUN-AA Side Runout
AA-1037-B (5) KENDUN-A MR V △22394-X (1)B Side Runout
AA 1037-AA Side Label
AA 1037-BB Side Label
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Music Hall 14.402
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia & New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1037ABC Records AA-1037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 1037-AA Side Label
AA 1037-BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.402First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia & New Zealand | ABC Records AA 1037 / ABC Records AA-1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-26-404-104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Colombia | ABC Records DCM-S 36012 / Discomoda DCM-S 36012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8133-AB / ABC Records YX-8133-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8133-AB / ABC Records YX-8133-ABFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Portugal | ABC Records MP-9.016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1285/1 / Mediterraneo 17.1285/1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA 1037 / ABC Records AA-1037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA 1037 / ABC Records AA-1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA 1037 / ABC Records AA-1037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | ABC Records ABC-7057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Sail Away With Me4:55
- A2Had To Fall In Love3:59
- A3Skippin'3:41
- A4Language Of Love4:53
- B1Theme From "Starsky & Hutch"2:57
- B2Holdin' Out (For Your Love)4:26
- B3Hedge Hog2:42
- B4Float On By3:30
- B5Sky's The Limit4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sky's The Limit are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sky's The Limit are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Sky's The Limit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Argentina, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is ABC Records AA 1037.
How do I tell if my copy of Sky's The Limit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA 1037, AA-1037, 14.402, 6-26-404-104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 1037-A and AA 1037-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sky's The Limit 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.
