USSR
1970- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия 33Д 27433—34
- Format
- LP, 10", Mono
- Runout / matrix
33Д27433/1-1Side A
33Д27434/1-1Side B
Oscar WildeЗвёздный Мальчик
Vinyl pressings
Звёздный Мальчик
by Oscar Wilde · 1970
16 pressings1 countryStoryRadioplayChildren's
Звёздный Мальчик was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Звёздный Мальчик
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | USSR | Мелодия 33Д 27433—34First yearLP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | USSR | Мелодия 33 Д 27433—4LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | USSR | Мелодия Д-27433-3410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия М51 27433 007LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия Д-27433-4LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия Д27433-3410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия Д27433-34LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия М51 27433 0410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия Д27433-34LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия М51 27433 004LP, 10", Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Mono · Mono |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия Д27433-34LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия М51 27434 00410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия Д-27433-4LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия М51 27434 00410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д 27433-410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия Д-27433-3410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AЗвёздный Мальчик
- BЗвёздный Мальчик (Окончание)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Звёздный Мальчик are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Звёздный Мальчик are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1970 and 1991.
When was Звёздный Мальчик first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия 33Д 27433—34.
How do I tell if my copy of Звёздный Мальчик is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33Д 27433—34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 33Д27433/1-1 and 33Д27434/1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Звёздный Мальчик 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.