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Star Power

by Various Artists · 1978

11 pressings2 countriesPop RockDiscoRhythm & BluesGlam

Star Power 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 Power

11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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

1978
Label and catalog number
K-tel TU 2580
Format
LP, Compilation · 07 - Custom Record Pressing
Runout / matrix

U-5261/2580-1 #-3-A Side Runout Etching

U-5262/2580-2 #-1-B Side Runout Etching

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
K-Tel TU 2580
Format
LP, Compilation · 16 - Pitman Pressing
Runout / matrix

TU2580 SIDE 1A Side Runout Etching

TU2580 SIDE 2B Side Runout Etching

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
K-tel TU 2580
Format
LP, Compilation · 18 - Goldisc Pressing
Runout / matrix

TU 2580 A fw/js K-9552 GolA Side Runout Etching

TU 2580 A fw/js K-9553 GolB Side Runout Etching

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US

1978
Label and catalog number
K-Tel TU 2580
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · 19 - Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

T1 TU2580 SIDE ̶A̶ -3Runout A, var. 1

T1 TU2580 SIDE ̶B̶ -3Runout B, var. 1

T1 TU2580 SIDE A - 2 BRunout A, var. 2

T1 TU2580 SIDE B̶ - 3 C 12Runout B, var. 2

Full details of this pressing

US

1978
Label and catalog number
K-tel TU 2580
Format
LP, Compilation · 17 - Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

TU2580 SIDE1 1BA side runout etched

TU2580 SIDE2 2BB side runout etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1978BrazilK-Tel TB 300 / K-Tel TB-300First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1978BrazilK-Tel TB-300First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-Tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-Tel TU 2580First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1978USK-tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-Tel TU 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-tel TU 2580 / K-tel 2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1978USK-Tel NU-2580First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1Star Wars Title Theme
  2. A2Cold As Ice
  3. A3Just Remember I Love You
  4. A4Heaven On The 7th Floor
  5. A5It's Sad To Belong
  6. A6You Make Me Believe In Magic
  7. A7On And On
  8. A8I Go Crazy
  9. A9Isn't It Time
  10. B1Help Is On It's Way
  11. B2Christine Sixteen
  12. B3Silver Lady
  13. B4Angel In Your Arms
  14. B5Dusic
  15. B6Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me
  16. B7Boogie Fever
  17. B8Float On
  18. B9Undercover Angel

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Star Power are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Star Power are listed here, from 2 countries.

When was Star Power first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Brazil. One of them is K-tel TU 2580.

How do I tell if my copy of Star Power is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TU 2580, NU-2580, TB 300, TB-300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U-5261/2580-1 #-3- and U-5262/2580-2 #-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Star Power 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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