UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Spark SRL. 1122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
SRL 1122-A1 - JONZ HDRunout side A
SRL 1122-B1 - APRunout side B
Wigan's OvationSkiing In The Snow
Vinyl pressings
Skiing In The Snow
by Wigan's Ovation · 1975
14 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Skiing In The Snow was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Skiing In The Snow
11 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Spark SRL. 1122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
SRL 1122- A1 -JONZ zSide A runout etched
SRL 1122-B1 - xSide B runout etched
SRL. 1122-ASide A label
SRL. 1122-BSide B label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Spark SRL. 1122
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Palette 2021 064
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 16 015 ATHansa 16 015 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 16 015 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Palette 2021 064First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Hansa International 16 015 AT / Hansa 16 015 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Hansa International 16 015 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Spark SRL. 1122First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Spark SR 829First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Blue Jean 2095 / Blue Jean BL 2095 BSFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | IRC ICS 849First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Sweden | Philips 6015 139First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Spark SRL. 1122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Spark SRL. 1122First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Spark SRL. 1122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Interfusion K-59227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Spark SRL 11227", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Spark SRL 11227", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASkiing In The Snow
- BNorthern Soul Dancer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Skiing In The Snow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Skiing In The Snow are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Skiing In The Snow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Spark SRL. 1122.
How do I tell if my copy of Skiing In The Snow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRL. 1122, 2021 064, 16 015 AT, SR 829) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRL 1122-A1 - JONZ HD and SRL 1122-B1 - AP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Skiing In The Snow 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.