US
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APB0-0217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Guess WhoStar Baby
Vinyl pressings
Star Baby
by The Guess Who · 1973
17 pressings9 countriesPop RockGarage RockRock & RollRock
Star Baby was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Baby
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | RCA Victor APB0-0217First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 1024277", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.40407", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Nimbus 9 APB0-02177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA APBO-0217 / RCA Victor APBO-02177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA APBO-0217 / RCA Victor APBO-02177", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA SS-23517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-39897", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP-39897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APBO-02177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Philippines | RCA Victor APB0-02177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | RCA DJH0-02177", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APB0-02177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APB0-02177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor GB-101617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor GB-101617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor GB-101617", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStar Baby2:37
- BMusicione3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Baby are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Star Baby are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Star Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is RCA Victor APB0-0217.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APB0-0217) 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 Baby 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.
