Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9637-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Superstar
by Lydia Murdock · 1983
31 pressings14 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Superstar was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Superstar
31 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9638-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24 9638-7-A dT 26-10-83Runout side A
24 9638-7-B dT 26-10-83Runout side B
24 9638-7/1Label side A
24 9638-7/2Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 30 TKorova KOW 30 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KOW - 30T-A. -3 MT.Runout side A etched
KOW - 30T-B. -8 MT.Runout side B etched
KOW 30 (T) A*Label side A
KOW 30 (T) B*Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 30Korova 249638-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW 30 A-1U-1-1-1Runout side A stamped
KOW-30-B-2-1-1-1 MTRunout side B etched
KOW 30 A*Label side A
KOW 30 B*Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 30 (T)Korova 249637-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KOW-30T-A MT DAMONTSide A runout variant 1
KOW-30T-B MT DAMONTSide B runout variant 1
KOW-30T-A MT DAMONT F 1Side A runout variant 2, etched
KOW-30T-B MT DAMONT G 1Side B runout variant 2, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 30Korova 249638-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW-30-A-1- MT DAMONT DSide A runout
KOW-30-B-1- MT DAMONT DSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2234First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS-2234 / Team Entertainment Records PDS-2234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Korova 24-9637-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Korova 24-9637-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Korova 24-9638-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Korova 24-9637-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Korova 24-9638-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Korova 24-9637-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Greece | WEA 249638-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Korova KOW 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | WEA 24 9637-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | WEA 24 9638-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Korova 24-9637-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Korova 24 9638-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Korova 229 24-9638-7 / Korova 229 24 9638-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuperstar (Edited Version)3:50
- BSuperstar (Edited Instrumental Version)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superstar are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Superstar are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Superstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is WEA 24 9637-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Superstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 9637-0, 24 9638-7, KOW 30 T, KOW 30) 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 Superstar 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.