Netherlands
March 1978- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141455 ARunout Side A
141455 BRunout Side B
MistralStarship 109
Vinyl pressings
Starship 109
by Mistral · 1978
11 pressings8 countriesEuropopPop
Starship 109 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Starship 109
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Finland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Finnlevy FS 910
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Large Hole Centre
- Runout / matrix
FS - 910 ARunout side A
FS - 910 BRunout side B
FS 910 ALabel side A
FS 910 BLabel side B
Finland
1978- Label and catalog number
- Finnlevy FS 910
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
FS-910 ASide A runout, etched
FS-910 BSide B runout, etched
FS 910 ALabel side A
FS 910 BLabel side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.364CNR 49.364
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 198
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PS 1039
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Finland | Finnlevy FS 910First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Finland | Finnlevy FS 910First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.364 / CNR 49.364First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2040 198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Polydor PS 1039First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | Movieplay 02.1333/9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Spain | Movieplay 02.1333/9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Balet BE 219First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | CNR 141.455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1092Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1092Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AStarship 109
- BLove Destruction
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starship 109 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Starship 109 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Starship 109 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, Finland, France, Germany and more. One of them is CNR 141.455, released March 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Starship 109 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141.455, FS 910, 49.364, 2040 198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 141455 A and 141455 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starship 109 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.