US
April 5, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Crest 45-1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-CM-1042 Δ27403A-Side Runout Etching
45-CM-1043 Δ27404B-Side Runout Etching
Y:CM 1042A-Side Label
Z:CM 1043B-Side Label
Tommy DeeThree Stars / I'll Never Change
Vinyl pressings
Three Stars / I'll Never Change
by Tommy Dee · 1959
13 pressings4 countriesVocalBalladPopFolk
Three Stars / I'll Never Change was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Three Stars / I'll Never Change
11 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 5, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Crest 45-1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-CM-1042 △ 27403A runout etched
45-CM-1043 △ 27404B runout etched
Y:CM 1042A label
Z:CM 1043B label
US
April 5, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Crest 45-1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Crest 45-1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Y:CM 1042A and B side labels
US
April 5, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Crest 45-1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Y:CM 1042A
Z:CM 1043B
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Melodisc 45/1516
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DA 45/2909A-side
DA 45/2910B-side
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.
1950s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | Columbia 45-DO-4078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | Columbia 45-DO-4078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | Columbia DO-4078First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Australia | Columbia DO-4078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | Melodisc 45/1516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Crest 45-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | Reo 8354XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Crest 45-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Crest 45-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Crest 45-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | Crest 45-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Reo 8354Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Crest 45-10577", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThree Stars3:10
- BI'll Never Change2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Stars / I'll Never Change are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Three Stars / I'll Never Change are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Three Stars / I'll Never Change first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Canada, Australia. One of them is Crest 45-1057, released April 5, 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Stars / I'll Never Change is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1057, 45/1516, 8354X, 45-DO-4078) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-CM-1042 Δ27403 and 45-CM-1043 Δ27404. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Stars / I'll Never Change 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.