UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2199Cuba Libre V2199
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-2199-A2Side A runout etched
V-2199-B2Side B runout etched
TOWN HOUSESide B runout hard to read without any relief
The Shakin' PyramidsSkin 'Em Up
Vinyl pressings
Skin 'Em Up
by The Shakin' Pyramids · 1981
15 pressings11 countriesRockabillyRock
Skin 'Em Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Skin 'Em Up
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2199
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX194756 V2199 - 1Side 1 stamped
MX194757 V2199 - 2Side 2 stamped
Benelux
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 628
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2217Cuba Libre VL 2217
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2217Cuba Libre VL 2217
- Format
- LP, Album
Finland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2199Virgin V 2199
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2199 A FxSide A etched
V-2199 B FxSide B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Virgin V 2199First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Benelux | Virgin 203 628First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Virgin VL 2217 / Cuba Libre VL 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Virgin VL 2217 / Cuba Libre VL 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Finland | Virgin V2199 / Virgin V 2199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 203557 / Cuba Libre 203557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6977First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Virgin LA-356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V2199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Virgin I-203826 / Cuba Libre I-203826First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2199 / Cuba Libre V2199First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin OVED 52 / Cuba Libre OVED 52LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Take A Trip2:21
- A2Tennessee Rock 'N' Roll2:27
- A3Let's Go1:44
- A4Teenage Boogie1:27
- A5Tired 'N' Sleepy2:24
- A6Wild Little Willie1:29
- B1Cry Cry Kitten2:38
- B2Sixteen Chicks1:48
- B3Pretty Bad Blues1:52
- B4I Got A Baby2:28
- B5Sunset Of My Tears3:28
- B6Hellbent On Rockin'2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skin 'Em Up are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Skin 'Em Up are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was Skin 'Em Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Benelux, Canada, Finland and more. One of them is Virgin V2199.
How do I tell if my copy of Skin 'Em Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2199, 203 628, VL 2217, 203557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2199-A2 and V-2199-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skin 'Em Up 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.