UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Zarjazz JAZZ 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JAZZ 3 A-4U-1-1-0 ƱtopiaRunout side A stamped, Ʊtopia etched
JAZZ 3 AA-1U-1-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side AA stamped, TOWNHOUSE etched
Vinyl pressings
Starvation / Tam Tam Pour L'Éthiopie / Haunted
by Starvation · 1985
17 pressings11 countriesAfro-CubanAfricanLatinFolk
Starvation was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Starvation
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Zarjazz JAZZ 3-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JAZZ 312 A-4U-1-1 (?) ƱtopiaSide A runout
JAZZ 312 AA-1U-1- (?) TOWN HOUSESide AA runout
JAZZ 3 12 A-3U-1- . . -Side A runout variant
JAZZ 3 12 AA-2U-1- 1- TOWNHOUSESide AA runout variant
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin JAZZ 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 233Virgin 107 233-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107233 A-1/85S IRunout side A, stamped
DM 107233 B-1/85S IRunout side B, stamped
S 107233 ALabel side A
S 107233 BLabel side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 747Virgin 601747-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601747 A-1/85S IRunout side A
DM 601747 B-1/85S IRunout side B
S 601 747 ALabel side A
S 601 747 BLabel side B
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 062 VG 2037-Z
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin JAZZ 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin JAZZ 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 233 / Virgin 107 233-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 747 / Virgin 601747-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin 062 VG 2037-ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Zarjazz JAZZ 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9002 / Virgin JAZZ 3-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9002First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 3-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Edisom 527405First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin F-601.747First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin A-107.233First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Starvation (African Version)
- A2Haunted
- AA1Tam Tam Pour L'Éthiopie (Part One)
- AA2Tam Tam Pour L'Éthiopie (Part Two)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starvation are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Starvation are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Starvation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Zarjazz JAZZ 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Starvation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAZZ 3, JAZZ 3-12, 107 233, 601 747) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAZZ 3 A-4U-1-1-0 Ʊtopia and JAZZ 3 AA-1U-1-1-1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starvation 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.