US
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25320
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A 25320A V.E.Runout side A, stamped
B 25320B V.E.Runout side B, stamped
V.E.V.E. in the square
Benny Goodman And His OrchestraStar Dust
Vinyl pressings
Star Dust
by Benny Goodman And His Orchestra · 1936
12 pressings5 countriesBig BandSwingJazz
Star Dust was first pressed on vinyl in 1936. 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
2 pressings came out in 1936, 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.
Canada
1936- Label and catalog number
- Victor 25320
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1930s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Canada | Victor 25320First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1936 | US | Victor 25320First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Australia | His Master's Voice E.A.1746Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1940s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | US | Victor 25320Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1941 | US | Victor 25320Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1943 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1946 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1948 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
| 1953 | UK | His Master's Voice B.8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | His Master's Voice B 8468Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStar Dust = Destello de Estrella
- BStar Dust = Destello de Estrella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Dust are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Star Dust are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1936 and 1953.
When was Star Dust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1936, in US, Canada. One of them is Victor 25320.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Dust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25320) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 25320A V.E. and B 25320B V.E.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Dust 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.
