UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AALP 5003-A2 ƱTOPIA.Runout Side A (Etched)
AALP 5003 B1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.Runout Side B (Etched)
Vinyl pressings
Dark Star
by Dark Star · 1981
18 pressings9 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Dark Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Dark Star
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
AALP 5003-A2 ƱTOPIA.A Side runout
AALP 5003 B1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.B Side runout
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd MLF 457
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Disc'AZ AZ/2 371
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd 260·07·025Bellaphon 260·07·025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
260.07.025
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd MLF 457First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Disc'AZ AZ/2 371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd 260·07·025 / Bellaphon 260·07·025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd VIP-6792First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd RISLP 14087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd 17.2970-0First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd 17.2970-0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | UK | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1981 | Japan | Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd VIP-6792First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | No Remorse Records 0723803979600LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | No Remorse Records 0723803979600LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | No Remorse Records 0723803979600LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2025 | Europe | No Remorse Records 25LP-803981245LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | No Remorse Records 25LP-803981245LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | No Remorse Records 25LP-803981245LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Kaptain Amerika3:25
- A2Backstreet Killer7:27
- A3The Musician4:08
- A4Lady Of Mars4:25
- B1Louisa3:34
- B2Rockbringer4:18
- B3Lady Love4:35
- B4Green Peace7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dark Star are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dark Star are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Dark Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP 5003.
How do I tell if my copy of Dark Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AALP 5003, MLF 457, AZ/2 371, 260·07·025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AALP 5003-A2 ƱTOPIA. and AALP 5003 B1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dark Star 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.