US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6E-120 A-1 PRC W / KENDUN-CRunout Side A
6E-120 B-1 PRC W / KENDUN-CRunout Side B
6E-120-A (PRC-W)label A
6E-120-B (PRC-W)label B
Vinyl pressings
Starbooty
by Roy Ayers · 1978
17 pressings5 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoJazzFunk / Soul
Starbooty was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Starbooty
14 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6E-120-A (PRC)Label A
6E-120-B (PRC)Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-120 A-SP 1-1 SRC KENDUN-CRunout A
6E-120 B-SP SRC 1-2 KENDUN-CRunout B
6E-120-A SPLabel A
6E-120-B SPLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6E-120 A-SP KENDUN-CRunout A
6E-120 B-SP KENDUN-CRunout B
6E-120-A SPLabel A
6E-120-B SPLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-120 A-2 PRC-11-1 KENDUN-C PRCSide A runout, variant 1
6E-120 B-2 PRC -11-1 KENDUN-C PRCSide B runout, variant 1
6E-120 A-2 PRC-11-11 KENDUN-C PRCSide A runout, variant 2
6E-120 B-2 PRC -11-11 KENDUN-C PRCSide B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-120
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6E-120 A-SP KENDUN-CRunout Side A
6E-120 B-SP KENDUN-CRunout Side B
6E-120-A -SPlabel A
6E-120-B-SPlabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Elektra P-10484EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Elektra P-10484EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Elektra K 52068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Elektra K 52068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Elektra T 242LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Elektra 6E-120LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Starbooty6:04
- A2Simple & Sweet5:46
- A3Spread It5:20
- A4The Five Flies3:50
- B1Midnight After Dark5:13
- B2Love Is Love3:38
- B3Can You Be Yourself4:13
- B4If You Wanna See The Sunshine5:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starbooty are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Starbooty are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Starbooty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Japan. One of them is Elektra 6E-120.
How do I tell if my copy of Starbooty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-120, K 52068, P-10484E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6E-120 A-1 PRC W / KENDUN-C and 6E-120 B-1 PRC W / KENDUN-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starbooty 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.
