US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ARC 1-11165Columbia 1-11165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166381Label A
ZSS 166382Label B
Earth, Wind & FireStar
Vinyl pressings
Star
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1979
24 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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
21 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- ARC 1-11165Columbia 1-11165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ARC 1-11165Columbia 1-11165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ARC 1-11165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ARC 1-11165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-166381-1F TML-M T IRunouts, etched except "TML-M" stamp
ZSS 166381Labels
UK
September 28, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 7902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-7902-A1 ASide A etched/stamped runout
CBS-S-7902-B1 ASide B etched/stamped runout
S CBS 7902 ASide A label
S CBS 7902 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222588First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222588First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia 1-11165 / ARC 1-11165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 7902 / CBS 7902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7902 / CBS 7902First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7902 / CBS 7902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | CBS CBS 7902 / CBS CBS7902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP350First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP350First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | CBS 8232First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7902First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7902First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7902First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7902First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 7902First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5021 / ARC SSC 50217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 79027" | 7" |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 79027", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStar3:40
- BYou And I2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Star are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ARC 1-11165.
How do I tell if my copy of Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-11165, S CBS 7902, BA 222588, CBS 7902) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 166381 and ZSS 166382. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
