Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 660.105Stars On 45 660.105
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
660.105-A 2 60.500-A K.G.Side A
660.105-B 2 60.500-B K.G.Side A
Stars On 45The Superstars
Vinyl pressings
The Superstars
by Stars On 45 · 1982
48 pressings23 countriesRock & RollDiscoElectronicRock
The Superstars 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 Superstars
33 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 20 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 0060.500
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
60533-A 660 105 - A K GRunout side A
60533-B 660 105 - B K G 2Runout side B
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 660.105Stars On 45 660.105
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 660.105
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
660.105-A 60.500-A K.G.Side A
660.105-B 60.500-B K.G.Side A
UK
April 3, 1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85651CBS 85651
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS - 85651 - A1 timtomSide A runout
CBS - 85651 - B1 C timtomSide B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Radio Records RR 19349
- Format
- LP, Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-RR-824903-DRunout side A
ST-RR-824904-DRunout side B
ST-RR-824903-D @GP 0-1 SM3-2Runout A etched, variant 1
ST-RR-824904-D @GP 0-1 SM3-2 1Runout B etched, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Mercury 6399334First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6399 334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Mercury 6399334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Radio Records RR-2010First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Mercury LP-70026First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 67.875 / CNR 67875First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Mercury 6399 334 / Stars On 45 6399 334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Hong Kong | CNR Records 63 99 334First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DEL 7006First yearLP, Mixed | LP, Mixed |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DEL 7006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Mercury 6399334First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CNR P-13015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 660.105 / Stars On 45 660.105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 0060.500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 660.105 / Stars On 45 660.105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C60 20537 006LP | LP |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С60 20537 006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Philips LP-40.297LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- The Greatest Rock 'N Roll Band In The World
- Stars On Stevie
- B2Stars On Jingle0:07
- B3It's Not A Wonder, It's A Miracle7:01
- B4Stars On Jingle0:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Superstars are there?
48 vinyl pressings of The Superstars are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was The Superstars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is CNR 660.105.
How do I tell if my copy of The Superstars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 660.105, 0060.500, CBS 85651, RR 19349) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 660.105-A 2 60.500-A K.G. and 660.105-B 2 60.500-B K.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Superstars 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.
