UK
April 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24TBlanco Y Negro 248371-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NEG-24(T).A-1 1 MT. DAMONT 3Runout side A hand-etched
NEG-24(T).B-1 1 MT. DAMONT GRunout side B hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
April Skies
by The Jesus And Mary Chain · 1987
29 pressings8 countriesIndie RockShoegazePost-PunkRock
April Skies 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 April Skies
29 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
April 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24TBlanco Y Negro 248371-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24 FBlanco Y Negro NEG 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Silver/Bronze labels
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24Blanco Y Negro 248372-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
NEG 24 A // 1 ▽420 U 4Runout, A-side, stamped
NEG 24 B // 1 ▽420 U 4Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24FBlanco Y Negro SAM 360
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Green Injection Labels
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 24FBlanco Y Negro 248372-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
NEG 24 A//1▽420U 13 2Side A, stamped
NEG24 B//1▽420 U 11 1Side B, stamped
SAM 360 A//1▽420U 11 3Side C, stamped
SAM 360 B//1▽420U 11 3Side D, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Blanco Y Negro 0-248371 / Blanco Y Negro 0.248371First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | WEA 24 83710 / Blanco Y Negro 24 83710First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 372-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 371-0 / Blanco Y Negro NEG 24TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 371-0 / Blanco Y Negro NEG 24TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24 / Blanco Y Negro 248372-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | WEA 1591677 / Blanco Y Negro NEG 24First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro 248371-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 838First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24 F / Blanco Y Negro NEG 24First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24 / Blanco Y Negro 248372-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24F / Blanco Y Negro SAM 360First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24F / Blanco Y Negro 248372-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1987 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 24F / Blanco Y Negro NEG 24 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- AApril Skies (Long Version)4:00
- B1Kill Surf City3:10
- B2Who Do You Love4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of April Skies are there?
29 vinyl pressings of April Skies are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was April Skies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Blanco Y Negro NEG 24T, released April 26, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of April Skies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEG 24T, NEG 24 F, NEG 24, NEG 24F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEG-24(T).A-1 1 MT. DAMONT 3 and NEG-24(T).B-1 1 MT. DAMONT G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is April Skies 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.
