US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard 884 997 7
- Format
- 7"
AlishaStargazing
Vinyl pressings
Stargazing
by Alisha · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Stargazing 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 Stargazing
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 35263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD 35263
- Format
- 7", Promo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 884 997-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 884 997-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
884 997-7 1Label side A
884 997-7 2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Casablanca 884 997-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Casablanca 884 997-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Vanguard 884 997 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Vanguard VSD 35263First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Vanguard VSD 35263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 221 / Dureco Benelux MS 22112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 5129 / High Fashion Music 51297", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 70787", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 807812" | 12" |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 807812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Vanguard SPV 9012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Vanguard SPV 9012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStargazing3:55
- BBoys Will Be Boys3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stargazing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stargazing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Stargazing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, France. One of them is Vanguard 884 997 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Stargazing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 997 7, VSD 35263, 884 997-1, 884 997-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stargazing 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.
