US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 347
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-347-A-1 STERLING I Ʌ1DRunout A
SG-347-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1ARunout B
SG 347 ALabel A
SG 347 BLabel B
Sharon BaileyCosmic Dust
Vinyl pressings
Cosmic Dust
by Sharon Bailey · 1981
10 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Cosmic Dust was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Cosmic Dust
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 2140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S7-2140-A-1 ⛤ STERLING I A1Side A, runout
S7-2140-B-1 ⛤ STERLING I A1Side B, runout
S7 2140 ASide A, label
S7 2140 BSide B, label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 347 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-347-A-1 I STERLING Ʌ1 CA-Side runout, variant 1
SG-347-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1 EB-Side runout, variant 1
SG-347-A-1 I STERLING Ʌ1 CA-Side runout, variant 2
SG-347-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1 BB-Side runout, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 2140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7-2140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S7-2140-A- TXSide A, etched runout
S7-2140-B- TXSide B, etched runout
(S7-2140-A)Side A, label
(S7-2140-B)Side B, label
Ecuador
1981- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 124-0021
- 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Salsoul Records S7-2140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Salsoul Records 124-0021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Salsoul Records MS 60First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Mexico | Salsoul Records SST-11 / Salsoul Records SST - 11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 1-20.010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Salsoul Records 1-20.010 / Belter 1-20.010First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records SG 347First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records SG 347 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records S7 2140First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Salsoul Records S7 2140First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACosmic Dust4:37
- BCosmic Dust (Instrumental)4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cosmic Dust are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Cosmic Dust are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cosmic Dust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 347.
How do I tell if my copy of Cosmic Dust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 347, S7 2140, SG 347 DJ, S7-2140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG-347-A-1 STERLING I Ʌ1D and SG-347-B-1 STERLING I Ʌ1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cosmic Dust 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.