US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 350
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
634-SLP-350-A-1Side A etched
634-SLP-350-B-1Side B etched
Various ArtistsStars Of The Steel Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Stars Of The Steel Guitar
by Various Artists · 1965
12 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Stars Of The Steel Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Stars Of The Steel Guitar
4 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Starday Records SLP 350Starday Records S-SLP-350
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
634-S-SLP-350-A
634-S-SLP-350-B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-B 8269
- Format
- LP, Mono
New Zealand
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAM-B 6327
- Format
- LP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-B 6327First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | London Records HA-B 8269First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Starday Records SLP 350First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Starday Records SLP 350 / Starday Records S-SLP-350First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | Starday Records SLP 350LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | US | Starday Records SLP 350LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Starday Records SLP 350LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SLP 350 / Gusto Records SLP 350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Starday Records SLP 350 / Gusto Records SLP 350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Starday Records SLP 350 / Gusto Records SLP 350LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 350LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Starday Records SLP 350LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Abilene2:28
- A2High Boots2:14
- A3Columbus Stockade2:06
- A4Hilo Steel Guitar2:27
- A5Pedal Jumpin'2:11
- A6Rancher's Stomp1:48
- B1Penguin Strut2:01
- B2Gear Shiftin'2:05
- B3Fort Worth Drag1:59
- B4I'll Leave The Front Door Open2:37
- B5Sunday In Dixie3:25
- B6Road Stop2:07
- B7Twistin' The Steel2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stars Of The Steel Guitar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stars Of The Steel Guitar are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 1976.
When was Stars Of The Steel Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Starday Records SLP 350.
How do I tell if my copy of Stars Of The Steel Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 350, HA-B 8269, HAM-B 6327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 634-SLP-350-A-1 and 634-SLP-350-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stars Of The Steel Guitar 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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