US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35666Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 35666A Side Label
BL 35666B Side Label
[AL 35666-2F, stamped] SI C7A Side
S [BL 35666-1E, stamped] I A6B Side
Fabulous PoodlesMirror Stars
Vinyl pressings
Mirror Stars
by Fabulous Poodles · 1978
15 pressings2 countriesNew WavePower PopRock
Mirror Stars 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 Mirror Stars
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Epic JE 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pink
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35666Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35666-2EStamped Side 1
BL 35666-1FStamped Side 2
S2 A5Etched Side 1
Backwards 'S' B2 1Etched Side 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35666Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35666 - 2C 1T V 0Side 1
BL 35666 - 1C 1T VSide 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic JE 35666Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35666-2A PRunout side A stamped
P BL 35666-1BRunout side B stamped
AL 35666Label side A
BL 35666Label side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic 35666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 35666-2D 1TSide A variant 1 all stamped except etched 1T
BL 35666-1D 1TSide B variant 1 all stamped except etched 1T
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 35666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 35666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Epic 35666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Epic JE 35666 / Park Lane Records Ltd. JE 35666LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mirror Star4:27
- A2Work Shy3:30
- A3Chicago Boxcar3:56
- A4Oh Cheryl3:25
- A5Toy Town People2:10
- B1Mr. Mike3:38
- B2Roll Your Own2:46
- B3B Movies3:18
- B4Tit Photographer Blues2:48
- B5Cherchez La Femme3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mirror Stars are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mirror Stars are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Mirror Stars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada. One of them is Epic JE 35666.
How do I tell if my copy of Mirror Stars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JE 35666, 35666, NSPL 35666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 35666 and BL 35666. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mirror Stars 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.
