UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Decca LC 50007London Records SAHS 1698
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Starting Point
by David Bowie · 1977
17 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Starting Point was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Starting Point
14 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1698-THSide A Label
SAHS 1699-THSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1698 PPSide A, etched
SAHS 1699 PPSide B, etched
STERLINGStamped
SAHS 1698Side A Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1698 W STERLINGSide One Runout
SAHS 1699 W STERLINGSide Two Runout
SAHS 1698 WSide One Label
SAHS 1699 WSide Two Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50007
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1698 W̶ LC-50007A1-1-1-1Runout side A, etched
SAHS 1699 W̶ LC-50007B1-1-1-1Runout side B, etched
SAHS-1698-ALabel side A
SAHS-1699-BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- London Records LC 50007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1698 PPSide One, hand etched
STERLINGSide One, stamped
(PR)PSide One, hand etched
SAHS 1699 PPSide Two, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Greece | Decca LC 50007 / London Records SAHS 1698First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Turkey | London Records LC 50007 / London Records 936First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Decca LC 50007 / London Records SAHS 1698First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Decca LC50007 / London Records SAHS 1698First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Decca LC 50007 / London Records SAHS 1698First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records LC 50007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records 820-323-1 / London Records LC-50007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | London Records LC 50007 / London Records LC50007LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1The Laughing Gnome3:03
- A2Love You Till Tuesday3:10
- A3Please Mr. Gravedigger2:34
- A4We Are Hungry Men2:58
- A5The London Boys3:18
- B1Come And Buy My Toys2:07
- B2Karma Man3:03
- B3When I Live My Dream3:25
- B4Join The Gang2:16
- B5Silly Boy Blue3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starting Point are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Starting Point are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Starting Point first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Decca LC 50007.
How do I tell if my copy of Starting Point is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LC 50007, LC50007) 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 Starting Point 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.
