Lebanon
1961- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone LPVDX 115
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Oum KalthoumThe Twinkling Star
Vinyl pressings
The Twinkling Star
by Oum Kalthoum · 1961
10 pressings5 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
The Twinkling Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 The Twinkling Star
2 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone LPVDX 115
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCVOX.45Side 1 Matrix
XCVOX.46Side 2 Matrix
XCVOX 45-3NSide 1 runout [stamped]
XCVOX 46-2NSide 2 runout [stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Greece | Parlophone GVDL 42LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1961 | Lebanon | Parlophone LPVDX 115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Parlophone LPVDX 115First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Lebanon | Parlophone GVDL 42LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Greece | EMI GVDL 42LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Fantôme Phonographique OME 1021LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | DOL DOL1273FCLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 2025 | Greece | Ojo De Mujer OJO25006LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Pathé LPVOX1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Lebanon | Voix De L'Orient G VDL 4 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ya Bashir Al-Uns
- A2Ifrah Ya Qalbi
- A3Ya Bahgit Al-'id
- A4'Ala Baladi Al-Mahbub
- B1Laih Ya Zaman
- B2Ya Tair
- B3Yama Nadait
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Twinkling Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Twinkling Star are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 2025.
When was The Twinkling Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Lebanon, UK. One of them is Parlophone LPVDX 115.
How do I tell if my copy of The Twinkling Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPVDX 115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Twinkling 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.
