Australia
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions APLP-431063Albert Productions APLP.431063
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APLP 431063A-2Side 1 Hand Etched
APLP 431063B-2Side 2 Hand Etched
Rose TattooSouthern Stars
Vinyl pressings
Southern Stars
by Rose Tattoo · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Southern Stars was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Southern Stars
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Australia
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions APLP-431063Albert Productions APLP.431063
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
APLP 431063A-2Side 1 Hand Etched
APLP 431063B-2Side 2 Hand Etched
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions RPLP-121Albert Productions APLP.431063
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Radio Special
- Runout / matrix
RPLP 121A- TPSide A runout, hand-etched
RPLP 121BSide B runout, hand-etched
RPLP 121 ASide A label
RPLP 121 BSide B label
New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Albert Productions APLP 063
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APLP 431063A
APLP 431063B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions RPLP-121 / Albert Productions APLP.431063First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Albert Productions APLP 063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions APLP-431063 / Albert Productions APLP.431063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Albert Productions APLP-431063 / Albert Productions APLP.431063First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 240 569-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | Albert Productions 465275 1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Repertoire Records RR 2050-LHLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Streetlink STRLP 005 / Streetlink STR LP 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Streetlink STRLP 005 / Streetlink STR LP 005LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Repertoire Records V183ATPLP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2016 | UK | Albert Productions V183 / Albert Productions REP 2288LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP4018LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Southern Stars4:22
- A2Let Us Live3:13
- A3Freedom's Flame5:35
- A4I Wish4:24
- A5Saturday's Rage3:29
- B1Death Or Glory3:00
- B2The Pirates Song4:11
- B3You've Been Told4:40
- B4No Secrets3:58
- B5The Radio Said Rock 'N' Roll Is Dead3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Southern Stars are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Southern Stars are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Southern Stars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Albert Productions APLP-431063, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Southern Stars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APLP-431063, RPLP-121, APLP 063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APLP 431063A-2 and APLP 431063B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Southern Stars 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.
