US
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 61 - Peter Pan Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TU-2820-SIDE ONE-1 Tr pa-9-79Side A Etched
TU-2820-SIDE TWO-1 Tr pa-9-79Side B Etched
Various ArtistsStarflight
Vinyl pressings
Starflight
by Various Artists · 1979
13 pressings2 countriesSoft RockPop RockDiscoElectronic
Starflight 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 Starflight
13 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 19 - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI TU2820 SIDE A-6C THSide A runout, etched
TI TU2820 SIDE 2[scratched out] B-6CTHSide B runout, etched
TU 2820 ASide A label
TU 2820 BSide B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TU 2820 ASide One Etched
TU 2820 BSide Two Etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 44 - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JR4S 0079 1 A 1Side A runout, etched C
JR4S 0080 1 A 5Side B runout, etched H
TU 2820 J4RS-0079Side A label
TU 2820 JR4S-0080Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 44 - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J4RS 0079 1 I A2CCSide A Runout stamped (CC etched)
J4RS 0080 1 I A0 DSide B Runout stamped (D etched)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 12 - Richmond Pressing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | K-Tel TC 259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | K-Tel TC 259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | K-Tel TC 259 (SL-8244)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | K-Tel TC 259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | K-Tel TU 2820First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sad Eyes
- A2Lead Me On
- A3Mama Can't Buy You Love
- A4Does Your Mother Know
- A5Blue Morning, Blue Day
- A6I Want You To Want Me
- A7I Can't Stand It No More
- A8Pop Muzik
- B1Makin' It
- B2Heaven Must Have Sent You
- B3When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
- B4Stumblin' In
- B5Reunited
- B6Do It Or Die
- B7Boogie Wonderland
- B8Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Starflight are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Starflight are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Starflight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada. One of them is K-Tel TU 2820.
How do I tell if my copy of Starflight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TU 2820, TC 259, TC 259 (SL-8244)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TU-2820-SIDE ONE-1 Tr pa-9-79 and TU-2820-SIDE TWO-1 Tr pa-9-79. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Starflight 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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