Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141784ARunout A side, engraved
141 784 B1Runout B side, stamped
Stars On 45Stars On 45 Volume III
Vinyl pressings
Stars On 45 Volume III
by Stars On 45 · 1981
24 pressings11 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Stars On 45 Volume III 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 Stars On 45 Volume III
23 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 115.002CNR 115.002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
115.002-A KGRunout side A
115.002-B KGRunout side B
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 115.002CNR 115.002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
115.002-AIIRunout A-Side
115.002-B KGRunout B-Side
115.002-ALabel A-Side
115.002-BLabel B-Side
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 115.002CNR 115.002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
115.002 - A IIA-side runout
115.002 - BB-side runout
KGB-side runout (near the center label)
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Vinyl
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Vinyl
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | CNR 30 423 / CNR 0030.423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.835 / CNR 49.835First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 8.130First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | CNR 0930.036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | CNR Records 0030.423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mixed, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Mercury 6399 300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Mercury 6399 300First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Mixed, White Label |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 115.002 / CNR 115.002First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 115.002 / CNR 115.002First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 115.002 / CNR 115.002First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.784First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.784First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Peru | Mercury F-MER 6198515.1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Portugal | CNR 503504First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | CBS CBS A15217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Star Wars Main Title0:14
- A2Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)0:19
- A3Kung-Fu-Fighting0:17
- A4Layla0:14
- A5Alright Now0:16
- A6Fire0:10
- A7Do You Think I'm Sexy0:13
- A8Ma Baker0:28
- A9Y.M.C.A.0:11
- A10The Good, The Bad And The Ugly0:18
- A11Don't Stop (Till You Get Enough)0:15
- A12Theme From MASH0:05
- A13The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore0:15
- A14Overture From Tommy0:21
- A15Get Off0:08
- A16Stars On 450:59
- A17Baker Street0:16
- A18Bette Davis' Eyes0:14
- A19Eve Of The War0:44
- BStars On Theme5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stars On 45 Volume III are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Stars On 45 Volume III are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Stars On 45 Volume III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, US, Austria and more. One of them is CNR 141.784.
How do I tell if my copy of Stars On 45 Volume III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141.784, 115.002, CBS A1521, CBS A 13 1521) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 141784A and 141 784 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stars On 45 Volume III 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.
