Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Orange/Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
MEMIX 002 ARunout side A
MEM 002 BRunout side B
MEMIX 002 / ACenter label side A
MEMIX 002 / BCenter label side B
HipnosisPulstar
Vinyl pressings
Pulstar
by Hipnosis · 1983
13 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Pulstar was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Pulstar
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · White/Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
MEMIX 002 ARunout side A, hand etched
MEM 002 BRunout side B, hand etched
MEMIX 002 / ACenter label side A
MEMIX 002 / BCenter label side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX 5036-A etRunout groove side A
IP ZYX 5036-B etRunout groove side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1038/A etRunout side A
ZYX-1038/B etRunout side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1038ZYX Records zyx rec 1038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1038/A etRunout Side A, variant 1
ZYX-1038/B etRunout Side B, variant 1
ZYX-1038/A 08-10797-1A-1 etRunout Side A, variant 2
ZYX-1038/B 08-10797-1B-1 etRunout Side B, variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX 5036-A etRunout groove side A
IP ZYX 5036-B etRunout groove side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1038 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Philips 814032-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 002First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 002First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 601.139First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 106.110First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 4226 / CBS A 4226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Germany | Not On Label HYP001-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1109-1212", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ZYX Records 503612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- APulstar8:15
- BEnd Title (Blade Runner)7:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pulstar are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Pulstar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Pulstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany, Greece, Netherlands and more. One of them is Memory Records MEMIX 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Pulstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEMIX 002, 5036, 1038, 814032-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MEMIX 002 A and MEM 002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pulstar 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.