Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 062-35 268EMI Electrola 1C 062-35 268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
35 268 A - 1Runout side A, stamped
35 268 B - 1Runout side B, stamped
HarpoMoviestar
Vinyl pressings
Moviestar
by Harpo · 1975
12 pressings8 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
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 062-35268
- Format
- LP
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI 5C 062-35268EMI 062-35268
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | EMI 4C 062-35268First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | EMI 1C 062-35 268 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-35 268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-35268 / EMI 062-35268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI 4E 062-35280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI International EMC-2552LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Denmark | EMI 6C 062-35274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | EMI 2C 066-35280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | EMI 2C 066-35280 / EMI 2C 066 - 35.280LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Sweden | EMI 062-35280 / EMI 4E 062-35280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Sweden | EMI 4E 062-35280LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Sweden | EMI 4E 062-35280LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | DJM Records DJF 20478LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Motorcycle Mama3:23
- A2Harpo's Helicopter2:18
- A3Moviestar3:21
- A4Valerie2:52
- A5Beautiful Christmas3:07
- B1I Wrote A Love Song3:41
- B2Dancing Child3:24
- B3Freedom Bird1:55
- B4The World Is A Circus3:35
- B5Japanese Winter3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moviestar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Moviestar are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Moviestar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands. One of them is EMI 1C 062-35 268.
How do I tell if my copy of Moviestar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 062-35 268, 4C 062-35268, 5C 062-35268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 35 268 A - 1 and 35 268 B - 1. 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.
