Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB41439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DSB-9846 A-1 / 10 - 87Runout stamped side A
DM DSB-9846 B-1 / 10 - 87Runout stamped side B
Vinyl pressings
Skeletons
by Stevie Wonder · 1987
41 pressings19 countriesContemporary R&BElectronicFunk / Soul
Skeletons was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Skeletons
39 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 19 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 41440
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZT-41440-A-I V PenthouseRunout side A
ZT-41440-B-I V PenthouseRunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB41439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1907 MFMotown 1907MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1907 MFA 67888.156 IF #8 PrecisionRunout area side A
1907 MFB 67889.156 IF #8 PrecisionRunout area side B
67888Label side A
67889Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4593MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4593 MGA 67908 15A △18481 1-2 DMM PRECISIONSide 1
4593 MGB 67909 15B △18481 1-2 DMM PRECISIONSide 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4593MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Motown S-0618First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australasia | Motown 4593MGFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | Motown 4593MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Barbados | Motown 1907MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MS-4593First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown 1907First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown 1907First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MS-4593First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Motown 7015005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Motown ZB41439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Motown ZB 41439First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Motown ZT41440First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Greece | Motown 4302First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Motown ZB 41439First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Motown ZB 41439First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Motown TMGLTD 1412", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- ASkeletons4:55
- BSkeletons (Instrumental)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skeletons are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Skeletons are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Skeletons first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Motown ZB41439.
How do I tell if my copy of Skeletons is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB41439, ZT 41440, 1907 MF, 4593MG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DSB-9846 A-1 / 10 - 87 and DM DSB-9846 B-1 / 10 - 87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skeletons 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.
