Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 655.259
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655 259 A2Runout side A stamped
655 259 B1Runout side B stamped
Stars On 45Stars On Frankie
Vinyl pressings
Stars On Frankie
by Stars On 45 · 1987
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoSynth-popSwingElectronic
Stars On Frankie was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Frankie
8 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 655.259
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 834 062-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
834 062-1ASide A runout hand etched
834 062-1BSide B runout hand etched
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 655.259
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 66.484
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 834062-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Mercury 834 062-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Stars On 45 655.259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 66.484First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Mercury 834062-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 655.259First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 655.259First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Stars On 45 608462First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | CNR 834 062-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Mercury 834062-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Stars On 45 C25Y0296LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- Stars On Frankie
- The Voice
- Saturday Night
- B2Swingtime4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stars On Frankie are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Stars On Frankie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Stars On Frankie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Stars On 45 655.259.
How do I tell if my copy of Stars On Frankie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655.259, 834 062-1, 66.484, 834062-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 655 259 A2 and 655 259 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stars On Frankie 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.
