US
December 6, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27230
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Camden Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B 27230A 1Side A runout
Z 27230B 1Side B runout
Artie Shaw And His OrchestraStar Dust / Temptation
Vinyl pressings
Star Dust / Temptation
by Artie Shaw And His Orchestra · 1940
12 pressings4 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Star Dust / Temptation was first pressed on vinyl in 1940. 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 Dust / Temptation
4 pressings came out in 1940, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
December 6, 1940- Label and catalog number
- Victor 27230
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27230ASide A runout Stamped
27230BSide B runout Stamped
Switzerland
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JK 2191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27230ASide A - Runout
27230BSide B - Runout
Switzerland
1940- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice JK 2191
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
27230ASide A - Runout
27230BSide B - Runout
27230-ASide A - Label
27230-BSide B - Label
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.
1940s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Switzerland | His Master's Voice JK 2191First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | Canada | Victor 27230First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1940 | US | Victor 27230First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1941 | US | Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | US | Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1947 | US | RCA Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 63-0055Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor 27230Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AStar Dust = Polvillo De Estrellas
- BTemptation = Tentación
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Dust / Temptation are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Star Dust / Temptation are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1940 and 1947.
When was Star Dust / Temptation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1940, in US, Canada, Switzerland. One of them is Victor 27230, released December 6, 1940.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Dust / Temptation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 27230, JK 2191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 27230A 1 and Z 27230B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Dust / Temptation 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.
