US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7", Styrene
- Runout / matrix
450-AA-379 SIDE 1 R-4428A side runout
450-AA-379 SIDE 2 R-4427B side runout
Unknown ArtistStar Wars
Vinyl pressings
Star Wars
by Unknown Artist · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesStoryChildren'sStage & Screen
Star Wars was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Wars
7 pressings came out in 1979, 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 1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
450.ASPEC.480 1Side 1 etched runout
450.ASPEC.480 2Side 2 etched runout
US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
450-APE-379 SIDE-1Side A runout
450-APE-379 SIDE-2Side B runout
US
April 1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7", Styrene
- Runout / matrix
450-AA-379 SIDE-1 R-4428Runout Side A
450-AA-379 SIDE 2 R-4429Runout Side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records LLP 450Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
LLP-450-AEtchings Side A
LLP-450-BEtchings Side B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buena Vista Records 450
- Format
- LP, 7"
- Runout / matrix
LLP-450A-2 Y.CSide A runout, etched
LLP-450B-2 Y.CSide B runout, etched
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Buena Vista Records LLP 450 / Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1979 | Canada | Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Disneyland LLP 450 / Disneyland 450First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1979 | US | Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7", Styrene | LP, 7", Styrene |
| 1979 | US | Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1979 | US | Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7" | LP, 7" |
| 1979 | US | Buena Vista Records 450First yearLP, 7", Styrene | LP, 7", Styrene |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Buena Vista Records 450LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
| 1981 | US | Buena Vista Records 450LP, 7", Repress, Styrene | LP, 7", Repress, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | Buena Vista Records 450LP, 7", Repress | LP, 7", Repress |
Tracklist
- AStar Wars
- BStar Wars
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star Wars are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Star Wars are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Star Wars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Buena Vista Records 450, released April 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Star Wars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 450, LLP 450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 450-AA-379 SIDE 1 R-4428 and 450-AA-379 SIDE 2 R-4427. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star Wars 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.
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