UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Three Ounces Of LoveStar Love
Vinyl pressings
Star Love
by Three Ounces Of Love · 1978
13 pressings7 countriesFunk / Soul
Star Love 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 Love
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country unknown
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1439F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1439F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1439F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1439F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M1439F-65156-M-06A - ◅104253Runout Side A
65156-MLabel Mono Side
65156-SLabel Stereo Side
M1439F-65156-S-06A - ◅104254
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Unknown | Motown M 1439FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Motown 4C 006-60679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1439 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Motown M 1439FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | motown 2c 008 60.679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 008-60679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-60679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-60679First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | UK | Motown TMG 1105First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Motown TMG 1105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1439FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1439FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | Motown M 1439FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStar Love
- BI Found The Feeling
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Star Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Star Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Motown TMG 1105.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1105, M 1439F, 4C 006-60679, 2c 008 60.679) 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 Love 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.