US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 5631
- Format
- 7"
Cory WellsStarlight
Vinyl pressings
Starlight
by Cory Wells · 1978
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Starlight 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 Starlight
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 9 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-17010
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7337
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-7028A&M Records 2013-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 5631
- 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 | Australia | A&M Records K-7028 / A&M Records 2013-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2013First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2013First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 5631First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 5631First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 5631First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | A&M Records AM 5631First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | A&M Records AM-063First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-17010First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records AM 5631First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2013First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AStarlight
- BI Know You're Willin' Darlin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starlight are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Starlight are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Starlight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 5631.
How do I tell if my copy of Starlight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 5631, SP-17010, 2013, AMS 7337) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starlight 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.