US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39528
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 39528Side A
BL 39528Side B
PAL 39528-2F GI A2Dead wax Side A etched, variant 1
PBL 39528-1F GI A6Dead wax Side B etched, variant 1
Vinyl pressings
Starchild
by Teena Marie · 1984
18 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Starchild was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Starchild
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39528
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 39528Side A
BL 39528Side B
PAL 39528-2A P (AP)Dead wax Side A etched variant 1
PBL 39528-1B PDead wax Side B etched variant 1
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26315
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 39528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-39528-1A-2HZ: DM-4Side A runout (variant 1)
BL-39528-1A-2HZ: DM-7Side B runout (variant 1)
AL-39528-1A-2HZ: DM-9Side A runout (variant 2)
BL-39528-1A-2HZ: DM-12Side B runout (variant 2)
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4469
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX215283 ELPS 4469-1Side 1 runout hand etched
♀ MX215284B ELPS 4469-2Side 2 runout hand etched
MX215283Side 1 label
MX215284Side 2 label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26315Epic 26315
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-26315-1A-1Runout side A, variant 1
01-26315-1B-1Runout side B, variant 1
01-26315-1A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
01-26315-1B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4469First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4469First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPC 26315 / Epic 26315First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Israel | Epic EPC 26315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Epic EPC 26315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Epic KSF 3052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Epic EPC 26315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 26315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Epic FE 39528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Epic FE 39528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC 290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic FE 39528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1054LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Philippines | Epic QEL-25071 / Epic FE 39528LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Lovergirl4:50
- A2Help Youngblood Get To The Freaky Party5:42
- A3Out On A Limb6:36
- A4Alibi5:23
- B1Jammin5:47
- B2Starchild5:34
- B3We've Got To Stop (Meeting Like This)5:05
- B4My Dear Mr. Gaye5:24
- B5Light1:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starchild are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Starchild are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Starchild first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic FE 39528.
How do I tell if my copy of Starchild is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FE 39528, EPC 26315, ELPS 4469, KSF 3052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 39528 and BL 39528. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starchild 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.
