UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 421 002 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Lionel Hampton And His OrchestraStardust
Vinyl pressings
Stardust
by Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra · 1955
21 pressings12 countriesCape JazzSwingJazz
Stardust was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Stardust
10 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 9 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Epic EG 7167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZEP38135-1AStamped, side A
ZEP38136-1AStamped, side B
ZEP38135Label, side A
ZEP38136Label, side B
Benelux
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 421 002 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 421002▽1E=1Runout side A
AA 421002▽2E=1Runout side B
AA 421 002.1 ELabel side A
AA 421 002.2 ELabel side B
Benelux
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 421 002 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
AA 421002▿1E=1||□Runout A, stamped
AA 421002▿2E=1☒△Runout B, stamped
AA 421 002.1 ELabel A
AA 421 002.2 ELabel B
Denmark
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 421 002 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Philips 421.002 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Benelux | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Benelux | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Denmark | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | France | Philips 421.002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Germany | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | Italy | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | Netherlands | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Norway | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | UK | Philips 421 002 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1955 | US | Epic EG 7167First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Australia | Philips 421002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1958 | Germany | Philips 421 002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Philips 421 002 BE7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 421.002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 421 002 BE7", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 421 002 BE7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Norway | Philips 421 002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | South Africa | Philips 421 002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Spain | Philips 421 002 BE7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE 120177", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | UK | Philips BBE. 120177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStardust
- BHow High The Moon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stardust are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Stardust are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1955 and 1960.
When was Stardust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK, US, Benelux, Denmark and more. One of them is Philips 421 002 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Stardust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 421 002 BE, EG 7167, 421.002 BE) 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 Stardust 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.
