Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elver 36 430Elver 36.430 y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFo 21339Label Side A
SFo 21340Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Moving Like A Superstar
by Amadeo · 1977
24 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Moving Like A Superstar was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Moving Like A Superstar
16 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elver 3007 yElver 3007
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFOD-21355Runout side 1
SFOD 21356Runout side 2
SFOD 21.355Label side 1
SFOD 21.356Label side 2
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elver 36 430Elver 36.430 y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFO 21339Runout side A, variant 1
SFO 21340 ARunout side B, variant 1
SFO 21339 ARunout side A, variant 2
SFO 21340 ARunout side B, variant 2
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elver 36.430 yElver 36.430 y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFOD 21.339Label side 1
SFOD 21.340Label side 2
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elver 3007Elver 3007 y
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFOD-21355Runout side A
SFOD 21356Runout side B
SFOD 21.355Label side A
SFOD 21.356Label side B
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape CS-0284
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Elver 36 430 / Elver 36.430 yFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Elver 3007 y / Elver 3007First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Elver 36 430 / Elver 36.430 yFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Elver 36.430 y / Elver 36.430 yFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Elver 3007 / Elver 3007 yFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0284First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABT-10First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE-1763First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disques Ibach 60701 / Elver 60701First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disques Ibach 60 027 / Elver 60 027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Atlantic T 10972First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Elver OM 36.430First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Portugal | Rossil RISS-8009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Hispavox 45-9009First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1609First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | WMD SP 200 003 / Loriane Disques LOR 90 00612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AMoving Like A Superstar7:28
- B33rd Floor3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moving Like A Superstar are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Moving Like A Superstar are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1990.
When was Moving Like A Superstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France and more. One of them is Elver 36 430.
How do I tell if my copy of Moving Like A Superstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 36 430, 3007 y, 36.430 y, 3007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SFo 21339 and SFo 21340. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moving Like A Superstar 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.