Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-35201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
35201-A - 8-10-75 I △Runout side A, etched
35201-B - 8-10-75 I △Runout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Moviestar
by Harpo · 1975
37 pressings22 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
Moviestar was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Moviestar
27 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 16 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.400
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DJS 400 A - 1♢XA-side runout, stamped
DJS 400 B - 1♢XB-side runout, stamped
†DJS.400-A†A-side label
†DJS.400-B†B-side label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.400
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
†DJS.400-A†Side A label
†DJS.400-B†Side B label
DJS 400 A-1 ♢XA Side Run Off
DJS 400 B-1 ♢XB Side Run Off
UK
July 18, 1975- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS.400
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
DJS 400 A-1 ♢XRunout side A
DJS 400 B-1 ♢XRunout side B
†DJS.400-A†Side A label
†DJS.400-B†Side B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI P-4212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
S X49405Label- stereo side
PRO-8309Label- mono side
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-11012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7YM1480 4E006-35236ASide A handwritten run-outs
7YM1481 4E00635236BSide B handwritten run-outs
4E006-35236ASide A label
4E006-35236BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMI-11012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-35201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4 C 006-35201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | EMI 4212First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | EMI 006-35201 / EMI 6C 006 35201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | EMI 006-35201 / EMI 6C 006 35201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-35 201 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-35 201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | EMI 2J 0006 35201First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-35201First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Odeon EOR-20113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | EMI 1C 006 13 5201 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMoviestar3:22
- BI Don't Know Why2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moviestar are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Moviestar are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Moviestar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 3C 006-35201.
How do I tell if my copy of Moviestar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-35201, DJS.400, P-4212, EMI-11012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 35201-A - 8-10-75 I △ and 35201-B - 8-10-75 I △. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moviestar 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.
