Vinyl pressings
by Stars On 45 · 1983
Proudly Presents The Star Sisters was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
142 004 A K.G.Runout side A, stamped [K.G. - etched]
142 004 B K.G.Runout side B, stamped [K.G. - etched]
142.004 ALabel side A
142.004 BLabel side B
115 005 A 1 ℗ 1983 670 112 04Side 1 runout - stamped
115 005 B 1 ℗ 1983 670 112 04Side 2 runout - stamped
115.005 ASide 1 label
115.005 BSide 2 label
142 004 A K.G.Runout Side A
142 004 B K.G.Runout Side B
TA 3534 A1 :· CRunout Side A - etched
TA 3534 B2 2 :·Runout Side B - etched
TA 3534 ALabel side A
TA 3534 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Mercury 812 888-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13.233 / CNR 13233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8281 / Carrere 8 281First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | CNR 813 860-1 / CNR 813 860-1 MEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | CNR 813 860-7 ME / CNR 813 860-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | CNR 813 860-1 / CNR 813 860-1 MEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Delta DE 724First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Delta DEM 776First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Delta7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Japan | CNR Records P-1850First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CNR Records 142.004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 115.005First year12", Single, 45 RPM, EP | 12", Single, 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CNR Records 142.004First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 8128887.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | CNR 514308First year7" | 7" |
28 vinyl pressings of Proudly Presents The Star Sisters are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CNR Records 142.004.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 142.004, 115.005, TA 3534, A 3534) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 142 004 A K.G. and 142 004 B K.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
