Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK-3255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ross D. WyllieThe Star
Vinyl pressings
The Star
by Ross D. Wyllie · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesModRockPop
The Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Star
10 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK-3255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX32295 W/5Side A Runout
MX32296 L/5Side B Runout
MX32295Side A Label
MX32296Side B Label
UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 767
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1133X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FK-3255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FK-3255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records 1133XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210087First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | A&M Records AM 848First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Norway | A&M Records 210.087 / A&M Records 210 087First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 1133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 767First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Star3:29
- BDo The Uptight3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Star are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Festival Records FK-3255.
How do I tell if my copy of The Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FK-3255, AMS 562, AMS 767, 1133) 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 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.