US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 167149-2C T TIIIRunout, side A
ZSS167150-1D TI TRunout, side B
ZSS 167149Side A Label
ZSS 167150Side B Label
ManhattansShining Star
Vinyl pressings
Shining Star
by Manhattans · 1980
24 pressings14 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Shining Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Shining Star
23 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 167149-2ERunout Side A
ZSS167150-1ERunout Side B
ZSS 167149Side A Label
ZSS 167150Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 167149-3ERunout, side A
ZSS167150-1KRunout, side B
ZSS 167149Side A Label
ZSS 167150Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 167149-3BRunout Side A, etched
ZSS167150-1JRunout Side B, stamped
ZSS 167149Side A Label
ZSS 167150Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11222
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 167149Both labels
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8624
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S- 8624 A2Etched runout, side A
CBS-S-8624-B-1Etched runout, side B
ΛStamped runout, sides A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS BA 222676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Discos CBS 34.091First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Columbia 1-11222First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Columbia C4-1071First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | CBS 12271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Costa Rica | CBS 12271First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 8624 / CBS 8624First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Columbia 1-11222First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 486First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222676First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Peru | Columbia CSR 1131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5065First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 8624First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 8624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShining Star3:45
- BI'll Never Run Away From Love Again3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shining Star are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Shining Star are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1980 and 1985.
When was Shining Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia 1-11222.
How do I tell if my copy of Shining Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-11222, S CBS 8624, BA 222676, 34.091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 167149-2C T TIII and ZSS167150-1D TI T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shining 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.
