US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5159(RE-1)-M1 △23528 <2>Runout Side A - Etched
A&M SP5160(RE-1)-M1 △23528-X <2>Runout Side B - Etched
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Vinyl pressings
Atlantic Starr
by Atlantic Starr · 1978
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Atlantic Starr was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Atlantic Starr
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
o T1 A&M SP5159(RE-1)-T2 A 4Runout Side A - Etched
T1 A&M SP5160(RE-1)-T1 3 [reversed] ARunout Side B - Etched
SP-5159Label Side A
SP-5160Label Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5159 (RE-1)-P2Side 1 runout
A&M SP5160 (RE-1)-P2Side 2 runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&MSP5159(RE-1)-M1 MR △23528 <3>Runout A
A&M SP5160(RE-1)-M1 MR △23528-X <1>Runout B
SP-5159Label A
SP-5160Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4711
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P A&M SP5159 (RE-1)-P2Runout A
P A&M SP5160 (RE-1)-P2Runout B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64711
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH-64711-A1 A&M SP5159 (RE-1) - M1 A ◁23528 W 9 1Runout side A
AMLH-64711-B1 A&M SP5160 (RE-1) - M2 MR A ◁23528-X W 9 0Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records L 36773First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 61915First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64711First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4711First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6026LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Stand Up4:29
- A2Keep It Comin'4:35
- A3Visions3:32
- A4Being In Love With You Is So Much Fun3:57
- A5(I'll Never Miss) The Love I Never Had3:55
- B1Gimme Your Luvin'4:57
- B2With Your Love I Come Alive4:16
- B3We Got It Together3:53
- B4Don't Abuse My Love2:56
- B5Where There's Smoke There's Fire4:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Atlantic Starr are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Atlantic Starr are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Atlantic Starr first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4711.
How do I tell if my copy of Atlantic Starr is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4711, AMLH 64711, L 36773, 31C 064 61915) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP5159(RE-1)-M1 △23528 <2> and A&M SP5160(RE-1)-M1 △23528-X <2>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Atlantic Starr 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.
