Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
20019-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
20019-BII PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Star-Collection
by Percy Sledge · 1972
25 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Star-Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 1972, 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.
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi 20 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Scandinavia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 019Midi MID 20.019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Midi 20 019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | France | Midi MID 20 019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 20 019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 019 / Midi MID 20019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Midi MID 20 019 / Midi MID 20.019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Midi MID 20 019 / Midi MID 20.019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Midi MID 30036LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Midi MID 20 019 / Atlantic MID 20019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Midi MID 20 019 / Atlantic MID 20019LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | Portugal | Midi EP-S-61-3LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Atlantic K 20019 XLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | France | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Midi MID 20 019 / Midi N°20 019LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 019 / Midi MID 20019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1When A Man Loves A Woman2:51
- A2What Am I Living For2:28
- A3Spooky2:50
- A4You're All Around Me3:06
- A5You're Pouring Water On A Drowning Man2:22
- A6It Tears Me Up2:46
- B1My Special Prayer2:58
- B2Out Of Left Field3:28
- B3Love Makes The World Go Around2:40
- B4You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:50
- B5Cover Me2:47
- B6Put A Little Lovin' On Me2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Star-Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Belgium, France, Scandinavia. One of them is Midi MID 20 019.
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 20 019, 20 019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 20019-A PF Manufactured in Germany and 20019-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.
