Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records kos 010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOS 010-12 A SST 45 UPMRunout A side, hand etched
KOS 010-12 B SST 33 UPMRunout B side, hand etched
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Vinyl pressings
Superstar
by Novy vs. Eniac · 1997
21 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Superstar was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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
6 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 005
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
KOS 005-12 A SST 33 UPMSide A Runout
KOS 005-12 B SST 33 UPMSide B Runout
UK
April 27, 1997- Label and catalog number
- D:Disco STAR 002
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
STAR 002 A1Side A
STAR 002 B1Side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- D:Disco 74321 54908 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- D:Disco 74321-549081
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
74321-54908-1 A1Side A runout etching
74321-54908-1 B1Side B runout etching
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Movimento 74321569081
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Germany | Kosmo Records kos 010First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 005First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Movimento 74321569081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | D:Disco 74321 54908 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | D:Disco 74321-549081First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | D:Disco STAR 002First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Unknown | D:Disco STAR 00312" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Scorpio Music 192 477.1 / Podis 192 477.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 010 R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 010R12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | D:Disco 74321-56935112" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Logic 3000 Records 74321 63204 112" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Logic 3000 Records LGDJ-54069-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Logic 3000 Records 74321 54069 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Logic 3000 Records 74321 6320412", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Unknown | Movimento12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, White Label |
| 2008 | Italy | Motivo Productions Motivo 13212" | 12" |
| 2008 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS D 211412" | 12" |
| 2009 | Germany | Ministry Of Sound MOS09012" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | D:Disco STAR 00312", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ASuperstar (Club Mix 1)8:42
- B1Superstar (Vocal Club Mix)9:36
- B2Superstar (Club Mix 2)6:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superstar are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Superstar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1997 and 2009.
When was Superstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany, UK, Italy. One of them is Kosmo Records kos 010.
How do I tell if my copy of Superstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use kos 010, KOS 005, STAR 002, 74321 54908 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOS 010-12 A SST 45 UPM and KOS 010-12 B SST 33 UPM. 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.