Vinyl pressings
by Iron Butterfly · 1972
Star-Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 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.
20021-A PFRunout side A variation 1
20021-B PFRunout side B variation 1
20021-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A variation 2
20021-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B variation 2
20021-A PFEtched side A
20021-B PFEtched side B
MID 20 021 A 4 P72 F 710Runout side A
MID 20 021 B 4 P72 F 710Runout side B
20 021-A PFRunout, Side A - etched
20 021-B PFRunout, Side B - etched
20021 ALabel, Side A
20021 BLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Midi MID 20 021First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 20 021First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Midi MID 20 021 / Midi MID 20.021First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | South Africa | Midi MID 20 021 / Midi 20021First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 021LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 021LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1973 | UK | Midi MID 0021 / Midi MID 0021LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Midi MID 30038 / Midi MID K 30038LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | Midi 18-6010 / Hispavox 18-6010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 021LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 20 021LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 20 021LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
12 vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, France, Scandinavia, South Africa. One of them is Midi MID 20 021.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MID 20 021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20021-A PF and 20021-B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
