UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LN-685-1CSide A:
LN-703-1CSide B:
Troy DanteLittle Star
Vinyl pressings
Little Star
by Troy Dante · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
Little Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Little Star
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MU 1056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LN-703-1CSide A:
LN-685-1CSide B:
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-982
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Sweden
February 1969- Label and catalog number
- Metronome J 27.013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LN703Runout, Side A, etched
LN 685Runout, side B, stamped
France
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Vega 3.512MCA Records 3.512
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Belgium
1969- Label and catalog number
- Week End 18051Week End WE 18.051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FoL 13396Label side A
FoL 13397Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | Week End 18051 / Week End WE 18.051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | Hansa 14274 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Stateside QSS 1127First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MU 1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | MCA Records MU 1056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Kapp Records K-982First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Sweden | Metronome J 27.013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Vega 3.512 / MCA Records 3.512First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Week End 18.0517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALittle Star2:08
- BThese Are Not My People3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Star are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Little Star are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Little Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Sweden, France and more. One of them is MCA Records MU 1056.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MU 1056, K-982, J 27.013, 3.512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LN-685-1C and LN-703-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Star 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.