Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXD 029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PXD 029 A DOES THIS MEAN WE WILL SOON BE GRACED WITH THE APPEARANCE OF PIG WOMAN QuA-Side Runout Etching
PXD-029 B QuB-Side Runout Etching
Boiling PointStarstruck Lover
Vinyl pressings
Starstruck Lover
by Boiling Point · 1985
11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popHi NRGElectronic
Starstruck Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Starstruck Lover
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXD-029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PXD-029 DOGS THIS MEAN WE WILL SOON BE GRACED WITH THE APPEARANCE OF THE PIG WOMAN QUEtching A Runout
PXD-029 QUEtching B Runout
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 592-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
883 592-1 S 1 3 20 i ARunout Groove Side A
883 592-1 S 2 3 20 i BRunout Groove Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 592-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Guatemala
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 592-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 234.721
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Power Records PXD 029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Power Records PXD-029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 592-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 592-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Polydor 883 592-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.721First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.705First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.705First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Gira POW M/320First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Trebol TI 7102112" | 12" |
| 1986 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 1224 MX12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStarstruck Lover7:42
- B1Starstruck Lover (Metal Mix)6:16
- B2Starstruck Lover (Scrub-A-Dub #1)5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starstruck Lover are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Starstruck Lover are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Starstruck Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Netherlands and more. One of them is Power Records PXD 029.
How do I tell if my copy of Starstruck Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PXD 029, PXD-029, 883 592-1, 883 592-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PXD 029 A DOES THIS MEAN WE WILL SOON BE GRACED WITH THE APPEARANCE OF PIG WOMAN Qu and PXD-029 B Qu. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starstruck Lover 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.