Vinyl pressings
Nothin' But A Star
by David Bowie · 1983
Nothin' But A Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Chamelion Records 0041 / 0042LP, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Unofficial Release, Limited Edition · Unofficial, Limited |
| 1983 | Germany | The Bubble Company KA 003LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1983 | Germany | The Bubble CompanyLP, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered | LP, Numbered, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Numbered |
| 1983 | Germany | The Bubble CompanyLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Germany | The Bubble CompanyLP, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered | LP, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered |
| 1984 | Unknown | Not On Label (David Bowie) FR2M8LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1984 | Unknown | Verzyl FR2M8 / Empire FR2M8LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1984 | US | Not On Label (David Bowie) FR2M8LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 1985 | France | Freitag Records 01960/2LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | VerzylLP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Jean Genie Intro
- A2Star
- A3Heroes
- A4What In The World
- A5Wild Is The Wind
- A6Golden Years
- B1Fashion
- B2Let's Dance
- B3Breaking Girls
- B4Live On Mars
- B5Sorrow
- B6Cat People
- C1China Girl
- C2Scary Monsters
- C3Rebel Rebel
- C4White Light White Heat
- C5Station To Station
- C6Ashes To Ashes
- D1Space Odddity
- D2Young Americans
- D3Hang On Yourself
- D4Fame
- D5Tvc 15
- D6Jean Genie
- D7Modern Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothin' But A Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nothin' But A Star are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothin' But A Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Nothin' But A 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.





