UK
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W9522Sire W 9522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W 9522 A*Side A label
W 9522 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Lucky Star
by Madonna · 1983
49 pressings16 countriesDance-popSynth-popElectronicPop
Lucky Star 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 Lucky Star
21 pressings came out in 1983, 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
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 9522Sire 929522-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Emi Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XW 9522 A-1U-1Side A runout, stamped. variant 1
XW 9522 B-1U-1Side B runout, stamped. variant 1
W9522 A-2U-1-1-7Side A runout, stamped. variant 2
W9522 B-1U-1-1-12Side B runout, stamped. variant 2
UK
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W9522Sire W 9522
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS 9522 A-1U-1-1-0
UK
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W9522Sire 929522-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XW 9522 A-1U-1- : - x1Side A label
XW 9522 B-1U-1- : - x1Side B label
UK
September 1, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W9522TSire W 9522(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XW 9522T A-1U-1-1Side A runout, variant 1
XW 9522T B-1U-1-1-10Side B runout, variant 1
XW 9522T A-1U-1-1Side A runout, variant 2
XW 9522T B-1U-1-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
September 1, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 9522 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XW 9522T A-1U-1-2Runout, A side
XW 9522T B-1U-1-1-8Runout, B side
W 9522(T) A*Label, A side
W 9522(T) B*Label, B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 91777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 91777First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 80000-17 / Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2069First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Ireland | Sire W9522 / Sire W 9522First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Sire W9522(T)First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Sire W 95227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Warner Bros. Records 7 29177First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Sire 729177First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WEA 157 PROFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Sire W9522T / Sire W 9522(T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Sire W9522T / Sire W 9522(T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Sire 7-29177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Sire 7-29177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Sire 7-29177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Sire 7-29177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Sire W9522 / Sire 929522-77", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2024 | Italy | Sire W9522 / Sire 929522-77", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Picture Disc, Special Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Numbered, Picture Disc, Special Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Kenya | Warner Bros. Records WBK 1057", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Sire W9522T / Sire W 9522 (T)12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Sire W9522T / Sire W 9522 (T)12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALucky Star (Edit.)3:33
- BThink Of Me4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky Star are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Lucky Star are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Lucky Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Sire W9522, released September 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W9522, W 9522, W9522T, W 9522 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W 9522 A* and W 9522 B*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucky Star 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.
