Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 031
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
20 031/ALabel A
20 031/BLabel B
Bobby DarinStar-Collection
Vinyl pressings
Star-Collection
by Bobby Darin · 1972
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollPop RockRockPop
Star-Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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-Collection
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 20 031First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1973 | Norway | Midi MID 20 031 / Midi MID 20.031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Mexico | Midi LPM-2015LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Australia | Summit SRA 250 581LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 031LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Splish Splash2:08
- A2Jailer Bring Me Water2:25
- A3I Got A Woman2:50
- A4Dream Lover2:27
- A5Oo - Ee Train2:03
- A6Mack The Knife2:57
- B1Things2:33
- B2Sorrow Tomorrow2:32
- B3Beyond The Sea2:42
- B4Queen Of The Hop2:03
- B5I'll Be There2:09
- B6Multiplication2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1976.
When was Star-Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Midi MID 20 031.
How do I tell if my copy of Star-Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MID 20 031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20 031/A and 20 031/B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star-Collection 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.
