US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JXS 70(3 over 2)4 - A SM1 A7 \ SSide A etched
JXS 7034-B SM2 A5 \ SSide B etched
JXS-7034-ALabel Side A
JXS-7034-BLabel Side B
KayakStarlight Dancer
Vinyl pressings
Starlight Dancer
by Kayak · 1977
10 pressings3 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Starlight Dancer 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 Starlight Dancer
9 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7034-A GRT 1Runout side A variant 1
JXS 7034-B GRT 2Runout side B variant 1
JXS 7034-A GRT1Runout side A variant 2
JXS 7034-B GRT1Runout side B variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034Janus Records JXS-7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7034-A SM2 A17 \ SSide A etched, variant 1
JXS 7034-B SM2 A21 \ SSide B etched, variant 1
JXS 70(3 over 2)4 - A SM1 A30 \ SSide A etched, variant 2
JXS 7034 -B SM1 A12 \ SSide B etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7034-A SM2 B2 SSide A Etched
JXS 7034-B B5 SSide B Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JXS 7034-A GRT1 ###Side A (### = a signature)
JXS 7034-B GRT1Side B
JXS 7034-A G̲R̲T̲ 2Side A, variant 2
JXS 7034-B G̲R̲T̲ 1Side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS 7034
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6360 857First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034 / Janus Records JXS-7034First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS 7034First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Want You To Be Mine4:46
- A2Ballad For A Lost Friend4:14
- A3Turn The Tide3:34
- A4Nothingness3:56
- A5Still My Heart Cries For You4:34
- B1Starlight Dancer5:03
- B2Love Of A Victim2:48
- B3Land On The Water2:28
- B4Do You Care2:56
- B5Back To The Front4:32
- B6Irene4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starlight Dancer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Starlight Dancer are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Starlight Dancer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Janus Records JXS 7034.
How do I tell if my copy of Starlight Dancer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JXS 7034, 9098-7034, 6360 857) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JXS 70(3 over 2)4 - A SM1 A7 \ S and JXS 7034-B SM2 A5 \ S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starlight Dancer 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.
