UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2656 A-1Side A stamped variant 1
EMI 2656 B-1Side B stamped variant 1
EMI 2656 A-3U CPSide A stamped variant 2
EMI 2656 B-1 RO 1Side B stamped variant 2
John FordeStardance
Vinyl pressings
Stardance
by John Forde · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Stardance was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Stardance
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 11551
- Format
- 7"
Bolivia
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI International BO - 1199EMI International BO 1199
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 75008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[circle symbol] 1 - 75008Runout side A etched
[circle symbol] 2 - 75008Runout side B etched
1-75008A-Side Label
2-75008B-Side Label
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C006-99350EMI 2C.006-99350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
99350 A 21 M3 318556 1A-Side Runout Etching
99350 B 21 M3 318557 1B-Side Runout Etching
C 006 99.350 AA-Side Label
C 006 99.350 BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | EMI EMI 11551First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 1199 / EMI International BO 1199First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 75008First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | EMI 2C006-99350 / EMI 2C.006-99350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | EMI 99350First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-99 350 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-99 350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-99 350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-99350First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C006-99350First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2656First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | EMI EMI 2656First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | EMI 006 624337", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records 75008S (2-75008S)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Madagascar | EMI 2C006-993507", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AStardance
- BFlight Of The Jumping Bean
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stardance are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Stardance are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Stardance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Bolivia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2656.
How do I tell if my copy of Stardance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2656, EMI 11551, BO - 1199, 75008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2656 A-1 and EMI 2656 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stardance 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.