Vinyl pressings
by Warp 9 · 1985
Skips A Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
4555 MGA 67366-RE1 - 67367-RE1 15A ZDY #13 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ₵ MSCMRunout, Side A
4555 MGB 67368 RE1 - 67415 15B ZDY #13 MSCMRunout, Side B
67366-RE1/67367-RE1Printed on label, Side A
67368-RE1/67415Printed on label, Side B
1813MF A 67364 RE1 15B ON #8 F/W ¢Runout A-side etched
1813 MFB 67365 RE1 15A ON #8Runout B-side etched
67364-RELabel side A
67365-RELabel side B
F/W ¢ 1813MFA673664 RE1 15A ONRunout, side A, etched
F/W ¢ 1813MFA673664 RE1 15B ONRunout, side B, etched
67364-RELabels
4555MGA 67366 REI∙67367∙REI∙ 15B ZDY #13 mscm MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢Runout Side A
4555 MGAB 67368 REI-67367-15B ZDY #13 mscmRunout Side B
67366-REI/67367-REIPrinted on Label Side A
67368-REI/67415Printed on Label Side B
4555MGA 67366-RE1-67367-RE1 15A ZDY MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide 1 (hand etched / stamped
4555MGB 67368-RE1-67415 15A ZDYSide 2 (hand etched
F/W IC 1813MFA67364 REI 15A ONRunout Side A
F/W IC 1813MFA67364·REL 15B ONRunout Side B
67364-RELabel Both sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MS 4555First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZB40503 / Motown ZB 40503First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZT40504 / Motown ZT 40504First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40504First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZB 40503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40504First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4555 MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1813 MFFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4555MGFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1813MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4555MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1813MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Motown ZB 405037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Motown ZB 405037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
14 vinyl pressings of Skips A Beat are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Europe, Canada. One of them is Motown 4555 MG.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4555 MG, 1813MF, 1813 MF, 4555MG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4555 MGA 67366-RE1 - 67367-RE1 15A ZDY #13 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ₵ MSCM and 4555 MGB 67368 RE1 - 67415 15B ZDY #13 MSCM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
