France
May 9, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 2C 066-14 426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
14426 A 1 M6 317066 2Side A runout stamped
14426 B 1 M6 317067 2Side B runout stamped
C 066 - 14.426 ALabel Side A
C 066 - 14.426 BLabel Side B
Françoise HardyStar
Vinyl pressings
Star
by Françoise Hardy · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesChansonPop
Star 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 Star
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Peters International PLD 2016
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
May 9, 1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC.2618EMI EMC-2618
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
14426ASide A Runout etched
14426BSide B Runout etched
14426ASide A Label
14426BSide B Label
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 6428
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 31C 064 14426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
14426 AEtched Side A
14426 BEtched Side B
31C 064 14426 ALabel Side A
31C 064 14426 ALabel Side B
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pathé Spam 67 380
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | EMI 6428First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Pathé 31C 064 14426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Pathé Spam 67 380First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | HÖR ZU 1C 064-14 426 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-14 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 25AP 793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Epic 25AP 793First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Pathé 10C062-14,426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Peters International PLD 2016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMC.2618 / EMI EMC-2618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pathé 2C 066-14 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Uruguay | EMI SLPE 500.740LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Pathé 2C066-14426LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 25.3P-77LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé 2C066-14426LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Star7:33
- A2Chanson Sur Toi Et Nous4:10
- A3Enregistrement2:43
- A4À Vannes3:20
- B1Flashbacks3:50
- B2L'impasse2:29
- B3Ton Enfance2:35
- B4Je Ne Suis Que Moi2:17
- B5Drôle De Fête3:12
- B6Fatiguée2:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Star are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, US, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is Pathé 2C 066-14 426, released May 9, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 066-14 426, PLD 2016, EMC.2618, 6428) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14426 A 1 M6 317066 2 and 14426 B 1 M6 317067 2. 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.
