Italy
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SMRL 6150
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-6150-1 21/10/74A side runout
S-6150-2 21/10/74B side runout
S-6150/1Label side A
S-6150/2Label side B
Acqua FragileMass-Media Stars
Vinyl pressings
Mass-Media Stars
by Acqua Fragile · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesProg RockClassic RockRock
Mass-Media Stars was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Mass-Media Stars
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6150First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Ricordi SMRL 11005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Import Records IMP 1005LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Seven Seas GXF-2055LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Seven Seas GXF-2055 / Seven Seas GXF 2055LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Contempo Records CONTE 003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Italy | Sony Music 88875121271LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2017 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6150LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 2018 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6150 / Sony Music SMRL 6150LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | Sony Music 19439887401LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Cosmic Mind Affair
- A2Bar Gazing
- A3Mass-Media Stars
- B1Opening Act
- B2Professor
- B3Coffee Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mass-Media Stars are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mass-Media Stars are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2021.
When was Mass-Media Stars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Italy. One of them is Ricordi SMRL 6150.
How do I tell if my copy of Mass-Media Stars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMRL 6150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6150-1 21/10/74 and S-6150-2 21/10/74. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mass-Media Stars 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.