Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 043
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20043-AII PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
WEA 20043-BII PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
Otis ReddingStar-Collection
Vinyl pressings
Star-Collection
by Otis Redding · 1973
14 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Star-Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Star-Collection
4 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Israel
1973- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic MID 30048
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 043Midi MID 20043
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20043-A¹¹ PF 14 D1Runout side A, etched, 14 D1 stamped
WEA 20043-B¹¹ PF 12 D1Runout side B, etched, 12 D1 stamped
20043-ALabel side A
20043-BLabel side B
Norway
1973- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 043Midi MID 20.043
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MID 20 042 A 5 P73 F 710Side A
MID 20 443 B 5 P73 F 710Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 043First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Israel | Atlantic MID 30048First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 043 / Midi MID 20043First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Norway | Midi MID 20 043 / Midi MID 20.043First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Midi K30048 / Midi MID K 30048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | Midi 18-6009 S / Hispavox 18-6009 SLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 043LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Atlantic K 20043LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Nobody's Fault But Mine2:20
- A2Champagne And Wine2:49
- A3Mr. Pitiful2:26
- A4You Made A Man Out Of Me2:06
- A5I've Got Dreams To Remember3:10
- A6The Happy Song2:40
- B1(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay2:43
- B2Hard To Handle2:18
- B3A Fool For You2:55
- B4Security2:30
- B5Thousand Miles Away2:09
- B6Amen3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Star-Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Norway. One of them is Midi MID 20 043.
How do I tell if my copy of Star-Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MID 20 043, MID 30048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 20043-AII PF Manufactured in Germany and WEA 20043-BII PF Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star-Collection 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.
