Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Wilson PickettStar-Collection
Vinyl pressings
Star-Collection
by Wilson Pickett · 1972
18 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Star-Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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-Collection
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Scandinavia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 017Midi MID 20.017
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MID 20 017 A 4 P72 F 710Runout side A, stamped
MID 20 017 B 4 P72 F 710Runout side B, stamped
MID 20.017-ALabel side A
MID 20.017-BLabel side B
South Africa
1972- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 017
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Midi MID 20 017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Midi MID 20 017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Midi MID 20 017 / Midi MID 20.017First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Midi MID 20 017First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1974 | UK | Midi MID K30046LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | Midi 18-6002 S (ES)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Portugal | Midi LP-S-61-5LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Atlantic K 20017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Midi MID 20 017 / Midi 20.017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 20 017LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 017LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1New Orleans2:32
- A2Hey Jude4:00
- A3She's So Good To Me2:15
- A4Something You Got2:50
- A5Danger Zone2:06
- A6Engine No. 92:46
- B1Land Of 1000 Dances2:23
- B2I'm A Midnight Mover2:23
- B3I'm Driftin'2:49
- B4Steel Away4:15
- B5I Found The One2:30
- B6Save Me2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Star-Collection are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Star-Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, France, Netherlands, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Midi MID 20 017.
How do I tell if my copy of Star-Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MID 20 017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Star-Collection 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.
