US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MDS-4012-2-57407-PW MASTERDISK (PR)Side A
MDS-4012-2-//////-56180-PW MASTERDISK (PR)Side B
Kurtis BlowStarlife / Way Out West
Vinyl pressings
Starlife / Way Out West
by Kurtis Blow · 1981
12 pressings5 countriesHip Hop
Starlife / Way Out West was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Starlife / Way Out West
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
76112-2-57407-BW-1 MA MASTERDISK HWA-Side Runout Etching
76112-2-56180-BW-1 MRB-Side Runout Etching
2-57407Label side A
2-56180Label side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS 4012
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · 72
- Runout / matrix
2-57407Label side A
2-56180Label side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MDS-4012 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76112 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | Mercury 6170 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6337 184First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6170 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Mercury 6170 108First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 61 70 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Mercury MDS 4012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1981 | US | Mercury MDS-4012 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76112First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 761127", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | Mercury MDS 4012First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76112 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Mercury 76112First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStarlife5:20
- BWay Out West7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starlife / Way Out West are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Starlife / Way Out West are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Starlife / Way Out West first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Austria, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Mercury MDS 4012.
How do I tell if my copy of Starlife / Way Out West is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDS 4012, 76112, MDS-4012 DJ, 76112 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDS-4012-2-57407-PW MASTERDISK (PR) and MDS-4012-2-//////-56180-PW MASTERDISK (PR). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starlife / Way Out West 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.
