France
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 5691 AA, Etched Handwritten
CBS 5691 BB, Etched Handwritten
Galaxy 42Star-Wars / She's Dynamite
Vinyl pressings
Star-Wars / She's Dynamite
by Galaxy 42 · 1977
14 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Star-Wars / She's Dynamite 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-Wars / She's Dynamite
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5718
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Derby DBR 10017
- Format
- 7"
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Able ABT-11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[N backwards and rotated 90º] ABT-11-A1 1ASide A runout area [stamped]
[U rotated 90º] ABT-11-B1 1ASide B runout area [stamped]
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Able ABE.1765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-826A-1S 1A USide A stamped runout
A-827B-1S 1A USide B stamped runout
A-826Side A label in parentheses
A-827Side B label in parentheses
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 5691
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABT-11First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1765First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5718First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5691First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 5691First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS 5691 / CBS CBS S 5691First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips 6060 296First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 15004First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart MI- 30423First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-352First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 10017First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Belgium | Panky Records P. 23.001 / Panky Records PANKY 13.00112" | 12" |
| 1979 | Belgium | Panky Records P. 13.001 / Panky Records PANKY 13.0017", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStar Wars
- BShe's Dynamite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star-Wars / She's Dynamite are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Star-Wars / She's Dynamite are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Star-Wars / She's Dynamite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Italy, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is CBS CBS 5691.
How do I tell if my copy of Star-Wars / She's Dynamite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 5691, CBS 5718, DBR 10017, ABT-11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 5691 A and CBS 5691 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star-Wars / She's Dynamite 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.