US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2217
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2217-A J.G MASTERDISKSide A run-out area
MAR-2217-B J.G MASTERDISKSide B run-out area
Mar-2217-AA Label
Mar-2217-BB Label
Gregg DiamondGregg Diamond's Star Cruiser
Vinyl pressings
Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser
by Gregg Diamond · 1978
16 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser 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 Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
- Marlin MARLIN 2217
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Mar-2217-ASide 1 Label
Mar-2217-BSide 2 Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Marlin MARLIN 2217
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MAR-2217-A J.G MASTERDISKSide A run-out area
MAR-2217-B J.G MASTERDISKSide B run-out area
Mar-2217-AA Label
Mar-2217-BB Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records S TKR 82549
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
October 1978- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records PTK 92045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PTK 92045A · 1A · 2HZDKSide A run-out
PTK 92045B · 1A · 2HZDSide B run-out
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 3927T.K. Records MARLIN 2217
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX187145 ELPS3927-1Side A runout
MX187146 ELPS3927-2Side B runout
MX187145Side A label
MX187146Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3927 / T.K. Records MARLIN 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | T.K. Records TKR 82549 / Marlin 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | T.K. Records TKR 82549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | T.K. Records 25AP 1197First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Columbia KLS-60,029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1228First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | T.K. Records S TKR 82549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Marlin MARLIN 2217First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Epic LPE-136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | T.K. Records PTK 92045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 144316LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | T.K. Records MAR 2217 / Epic KSF 2249LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Nigeria | B.T.S. BTS 0362LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Fancy Dancer6:14
- A2Island Boogie3:33
- A3Star Cruiser6:14
- A4Bring Back Your Love3:39
- B1Holding Back5:04
- B2This Side Of Midnight5:24
- B3Too Hot To Reggae3:12
- B4Arista Vista4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Marlin MARLIN 2217.
How do I tell if my copy of Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARLIN 2217, S TKR 82549, PTK 92045, ELPS 3927) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAR-2217-A J.G MASTERDISK and MAR-2217-B J.G MASTERDISK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gregg Diamond's Star Cruiser 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.
