UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1390
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1390-A1 Penthouse 4 ΛRunout side A
TMG 1390-B1 Penthouse 4 ΛRunout side A
TMG 1390 A*Label side A
TMG 1390 B*Label side B
Alfie SilasStar
Vinyl pressings
Star
by Alfie Silas · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesPop
Star 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Star
10 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1390
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1390
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1390 A1 Penthouse
TMGT 1390 B1 Penthouse
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4530MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1777MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
67185Label A-Side
67186Label B-Side
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1777MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1777-MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 1777XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Motown TMG 1390First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Motown TMGT 1390First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Motown TMGT 1390First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4530MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4530MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1777MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1777MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1777MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStar5:48
- BKeep On Smilin'4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Star are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Motown TMG 1390.
How do I tell if my copy of Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1390, TMGT 1390, 4530MG, 1777MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 1390-A1 Penthouse 4 Λ and TMG 1390-B1 Penthouse 4 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star 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.