Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 903175686.0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
INXSShining Star
Vinyl pressings
Shining Star
by INXS · 1991
11 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockRockPop
Shining Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Shining Star
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
October 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury INXS 1812Mercury 866 029-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
INXS1812 A- 1U-1-1 Miles. COPYMASTERS.Runout side A
INXS1812 B- 1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
October 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury INXS 18Mercury 866 028-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Gatefold
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-85942
- Format
- 12", Single · Gatefold Sleeve
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury INXDJ 18
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
INXDJ 18 A-1J-1-1Side A Runout - Stamped
FB 7-2-1-08Side B Runout - Stamped
UK & Europe
October 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury INXS 18Mercury 866 028-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
INXS 18 A- 1U-1-2Side A Runout, Stamped
CUTLASS-COYMASTERSSide A Runout, Etched
INXS 18 B-1U-1-1Side B Runout, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | EastWest 903175686.0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Brazil | Mercury 2801 543First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 866 028-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury INXS1812 / Mercury 866 029-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXDJ 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Mercury INXS 18 / Mercury 866 028-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Mercury INXS 18 / Mercury 866 028-7First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Atlantic 0-85942First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXS 1812 / Mercury 866 029-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXS 18 / Mercury 866 028-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Mercury INXS 18 / Mercury 866 028-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Shining Star3:51
- A2Send A Message (Live)4:01
- B1Bitter Tears (Live)3:55
- B2The Loved One (Live)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shining Star are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shining Star are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Shining Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Australia, UK, US, UK & Europe and more. One of them is EastWest 903175686.0.
How do I tell if my copy of Shining Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 903175686.0, INXS 1812, INXS 18, 0-85942) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shining Star 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.
