Yugoslavia
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S 53972Polydor 2066 709
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
S 53972 A 151176
S 53972 B 151176
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Vinyl pressings
Starstruck
by Rainbow · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
Starstruck was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Starstruck
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OY 701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OY 701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OY-701-76-NP 1708-S-CP X STERLINGRunout side A
OY-701-76NP 1707-S-CP X STERLINGRunout side B
US
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OY 701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OY-701-76 NP-1708-S-PRC-1-1-1 STERLING PRCSide A
OY-701-76 NP1707-S-PRC-1-1-1 STERLING PRCSide B
US
November 1976- Label and catalog number
- Oyster OY 701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
OY701 7L-NP-1708-S-CPVariant 1
OY-701-76-NP-1708-S-CP X STERLINGSide A, Variant 2
OY-701-76-NP-1708-M-CP I̶A̶F̶. STERLINGSide B, Variant 2
(76 NP 1708 S)Printed on label Side A
Netherlands
September 1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 609
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 2066 609 1W 1 670 1side A runout stamped
AA 2066 609 2W 1 670 1side B runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2066 709 / Oyster 2066 709First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Austria | Polydor 2066 709 / Oyster 2066 709First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Polydor 2066 709 / Oyster 2066 709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Oyster DWQ 6010 / Polydor DWQ 6010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Oyster DWQ 6010 / Polydor DWQ 6010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Oyster 2066709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Oyster OY 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Oyster OY 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Oyster OY 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Oyster OY 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53972 / Polydor 2066 709First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AStarstruck4:06
- BRun With The Wolf3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starstruck are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Starstruck are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Starstruck first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Yugoslavia, US, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is PGP RTB S 53972, released November 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Starstruck is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 53972, OY 701, 2066 609, 2066 709) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 53972 A 151176 and S 53972 B 151176. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starstruck 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.
