Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 141.862CNR 141.862
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141 862-A KGRunout A side, engraved
141 862-B KGRunout B side, engraved
Stars On 45The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World
by Stars On 45 · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollDiscoElectronicRock
The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR Records 115.004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
115.004-A// 49675-1-YSide A runout, etched
115.004-B// 49676-1-YSide B runout, etched
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Stars On 45 STARS 5
- Format
- 7" · White
- Runout / matrix
STARS 5 AStamped Side-A
K GHand Etched Side-A
STARS 5 BStamped Side-B
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 115.004Stars On 45 115.004
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
115.004-A// 49675-1-YRunout side A
115.004-B// 49676-1-YRunout side B
115.004-ALabel side A
115.004-BLabel side B
Country unknown
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 509008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 0030.442
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0030 442 S1=2 320 1 ARunout, side A
0030 442 S2=2 320 1 1Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Unknown | CNR 509008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | CNR 0030.442First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | CNR Records 0930.055First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | CNR P-1687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 141.862 / CNR 141.862First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR Records 115.004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Stars On 45 STARS 5First year7" · Colored vinyl | 7" · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 115.004 / Stars On 45 115.004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1382First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CNR Records 64 00 623First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Stars On 45 61 98 556 / CNR 61 98 556First year7", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World
- BDon't Give Up3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Spain and more. One of them is Stars On 45 141.862.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141.862, 115.004, STARS 5, 509008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 141 862-A KG and 141 862-B KG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World 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.
