Scandinavia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7C 062 60189 A 2 SPARTY 1023A ÅRunout side A, stamped
7C 062 60189B A SPARTY 1023BRunout side B, stamped
ShowaddywaddyRed Star
Vinyl pressings
Red Star
by Showaddywaddy · 1977
12 pressings9 countriesRock & RollDoo WopPop RockRock
Red Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Red Star
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1023
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1023
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Sleeve
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTY 1023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPARTY 1023ARunout side A, etched
SPARTY 1023BRunout side B, etched
SPARTY-1023ALabel Side A
SPARTY-1023BLabel Side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1C 064-60 189
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
60 189 A — 1Runout side A, stamped
60 189 B — 1Runout side B, stamped
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista 14C 062 - 60189Arista SPARTY 1023
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Arista ARTY 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-60 189First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 66952 3LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Greece | Arista 14C 062 - 60189 / Arista SPARTY 1023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Arista 14C 062 - 60189 / Arista SPARTY 1023LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Ireland | Arista SPARTY 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Rhodesia | Arista ASTJ(D) 40 / MOD ASTJ(D) 40First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Arista SPARTY 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Arista SPARTY 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Arista SPARTY 1023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Tiger Records SHOLP 4LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Czech Republic & Slovakia | Demon Records DEMREC481LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Dancin' Party2:43
- A2'68 Teenage Queen2:58
- A3You Got What It Takes3:02
- A4Lucy Jane (Part 2)3:28
- A5In Above Your Head2:45
- A6Sweet Georgia2:47
- B1Somethin' Else2:00
- B2(You've Got) Personality3:14
- B3Feelin'3:03
- B4Listen To Me2:35
- B5When2:51
- B6Maybe, Maybe, Maybe2:58
- B7Swansong3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Star are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Red Star are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 2019.
When was Red Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Scandinavia, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Arista SPARTY 1023.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPARTY 1023, ARTY 1023, 1C 064-60 189, 14C 062 - 60189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7C 062 60189 A 2 SPARTY 1023A Å and 7C 062 60189B A SPARTY 1023B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red 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.
