UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark 12 TREK 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Star Trekkin'
by The Firm · 1987
26 pressings11 countriesComedyNoveltyPop
Star Trekkin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Trekkin'
22 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark TREK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
* TREK-1 A-1 * MT. DAMONT "It's not a wig Mr Spock"Runout side A, variant 1
* TREK-1.B-1 * MT. "beam me up Scotty." DAMONTRunout side B, variant 1
* TREK-1.A-1 * 2 MT. DAMONT "It's not a wig" Mr Spock 1-1Runout side A, variant 2
* TREK-1.B-1 * MT. "beam me up - Snotty." DAMONT DRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark 12 TREK 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · White Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
J4 * 12 TREK 1 A-1 * 1 MT. DAMONTA-side runout etching
J4 * 12 TREK 1 B-1 * 1 MT. DAMONTB-side runout etching
12 TREK 1-AA-side label
12 TREK 1-BB-side label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark TREKP 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
TREK-1-ASide A
TREK-1-BSide B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark 12 TREK 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Generic Distributor Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
* 12 TREK 1 A-1 * 1 MT DAMONTRunout, Side A, Hand-Etched
* 12 TREK 1 B-1 * 1 MT DAMONTRunout, Side B, Hand-Etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Bark TREK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · No Pressing I.D.
- Runout / matrix
TREK-1-A MW S MT. 6Side A runout etched
TREK-1-B T MT. 5Side B runout etched
TREK 1-ASide A label
TREK 1-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885987-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 987-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20775First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | Bark TREK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50376First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54087First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Disky DISK 1056 / Disky B.V. DIS 1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Disky DISK 3056First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Polydor 885 987-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Edisom, Lda. 407486First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | World 507485 / Edisom 507485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Sonet T-20090First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Sweden | Sonet 12T-20090First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Bark 12 TREK 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Leedon LDS 23687", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Leedon ED 44612" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Bark TREK 1 / Bark 523 01107", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStar Trekkin'3:25
- BDub Trek2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Trekkin' are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Star Trekkin' are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Star Trekkin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Bark 12 TREK 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Trekkin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 TREK 1, TREK 1, TREKP 1, 2001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Trekkin' 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.