Netherlands
2002- Label and catalog number
- Liquid Recordings LQ 028
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 49821 20 1A1 LQ 028Runout stamped, side A
08 49821 20 2B1 LQ 028 "Thys"Runout stamped, side AA [hand etched, "Thys"]
NightlifeShining Star (Pro Agressive) The Mystery Remixes
Vinyl pressings
Shining Star (Pro Agressive) The Mystery Remixes
by Nightlife · 2002
11 pressings2 countriesTranceElectronic
Shining Star was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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
3 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year. 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.
Netherlands
2002- Label and catalog number
- Liquid Recordings LQ 021P
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
08 49366 20 1A1 LQ 021PRunout Side A
08 49366 20 1B1 LQ 021PRunout Side B
Netherlands
2002- Label and catalog number
- Liquid Recordings LQ 028
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Netherlands | Liquid Recordings LQ 028First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Liquid Recordings LQ 021PFirst year12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Liquid Recordings LQ 028First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula nebdj04412", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEBT04412", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula nebdjx04412", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEB04412" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEBTXX04412" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula Nebtx04412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Nebula NEBT04412" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Nebula NEBTX04412", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AShining Star (The Mystery Vocal Remix)8:16
- AAShining Star (The Mystery Instrumental Remix)8:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shining Star are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shining Star are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2002 and 2003.
When was Shining Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Netherlands. One of them is Liquid Recordings LQ 028.
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 LQ 028, LQ 021P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 49821 20 1A1 LQ 028 and 08 49821 20 2B1 LQ 028 "Thys". 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.