US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia AS 562
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XSS165236-1D TML-MXRunout Side A
XSP 165235. 1C TML-SRunout Side B
XSS 165236Printed on Label Side A
XSP 165235Printed on Label Side B
Cheryl LynnStar Love
Vinyl pressings
Star Love
by Cheryl Lynn · 1978
13 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Star Love 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 Star Love
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 7318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-10907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 165214A-Side Label
ZSS 165215B-Side Label
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CBS 7016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peru
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CSR 1056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia 3-10907First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Columbia CBS 7016First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | CBS CSR 1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | CBS S CBS 7318First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Columbia AS 562First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 714012", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 71407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | CBS CBS 71407", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 3-109077", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 3-109077", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 3-109077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 73187", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStar Love (Stereo)6:07
- BStar Love (Mono)6:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Star Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Star Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Columbia AS 562.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 562, S CBS 7318, 3-10907, CBS 7016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS165236-1D TML-MX and XSP 165235. 1C TML-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Love 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.
