US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-5008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p POLP 80215-3A STERLING LH A 4A-Side Runout Etching
p POLP 80216-2A STERLING LH 1 AB-Side Runout Etching
POLP 80215A-Side Label
POLP 80216B-Side Label
Arthur FiedlerArthur Fiedler Superstar
Vinyl pressings
Arthur Fiedler Superstar
by Arthur Fiedler · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesContemporaryPopClassical
Arthur Fiedler Superstar was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Arthur Fiedler Superstar
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Polydor PD-5008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Contour 2870-446 / Contour 2870 446LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 239 012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 2391 012 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2391 012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5008 / Polydor SW-94024LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Jesus Christ Superstar (Overture, Everythings Alright)5:36
- A2What Have They Done To My Song, Ma4:10
- A3Proud Mary2:22
- A4Love Story Theme4:25
- A5Gentle On My Mind2:56
- B1Love Me Tonight3:21
- B2Let It Be4:34
- B3I Think I Love You2:46
- B4Mah-Na Mah-Na3:06
- B5Bridge Over Troubled Water3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arthur Fiedler Superstar are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Arthur Fiedler Superstar are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Arthur Fiedler Superstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Polydor PD-5008.
How do I tell if my copy of Arthur Fiedler Superstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-5008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p POLP 80215-3A STERLING LH A 4 and p POLP 80216-2A STERLING LH 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arthur Fiedler 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.
