US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-896R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2793-SA Side Label
2794-SB Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Star Dancing
by The Fifth Dimension · 1978
18 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Star Dancing was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Star Dancing
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-896R1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M7-896R1-2793-S- ̶0̶7̶B̶ PLANT-12 ERBA Side Runout / Etched
M7-896R1-2794-S- ̶0̶7̶B̶ PLANT-12B Side Runout / Etched
M7-896R1-2793-S- ̶0̶7̶B̶ PLANT-13 PGZ ERBA Side Runout / Etched, Variant 1
M7-896R1-2794-S- ̶0̶7̶B̶ PLANT-13 PGZB Side Runout / Etched, Variant 1
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-896R1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M7-896R1-2793-S-07B ERBSide 1 etched
M7-896R1-2794-S-07BSide 2 etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STML 12077Motown 0C 062-60 426
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STML 12077ALabel - side A
STML 12077BLabel - side B
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M7-896R1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown STMLO-10183
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Motown M7-896R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Motown STMLO-10183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-896R1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M7-896R1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 068-60426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1 C 064-60 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1 C 064-60 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Motown VIP-6508First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Motown STAM-778First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-60426 / Motown M7-896R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Motown TM-1348First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Tamla Motown M7-896R1 / Tamla Motown 998First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12077 / Motown 0C 062-60 426First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Motown STML 12077LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Motown M7-896R1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Are The Reason I Feel Like Dancing2:48
- A2Hold Me5:27
- A3Going Through The Motions4:07
- A4You Are The Most Important Person In Your Life4:14
- B1Star Dancing4:13
- B2You're My Lifetime Opera3:36
- B3Slipping Into Something New2:56
- B4We Could Fly4:05
- B5A Good Love4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Dancing are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Star Dancing are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Star Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Motown M7-896R1.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M7-896R1, STML 12077, STMLO-10183, 2C 068-60426) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2793-S and 2794-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Dancing 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.
