US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA 1109 A SMI A12Runout A, etched
AA 1109 B SMI I6Runout B, etched
(AA-1109-A)Label A
(AA-1109-B)Label B
Vinyl pressings
We All Have A Star
by Wilton Felder · 1978
18 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
We All Have A Star 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 We All Have A Star
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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
- ABC Records AA-1109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AA-1109-A [symbol]Side A runout
1 AA 1109 B SM1 SXT T 11Side B runout
(AA-1109-A)Label A
(AA-1109-B)Label B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AA-1109-A 3Runout side A
P AA-1109-B 3Runout side B
(AA-1109-A)Label side A
(AA-1109-B)Label side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5265ABC Records AA-1109
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCL 5265 A1 S.A. BSide A runout
ABCL 5265 B-1 BSide B runout
ABCL.5265ASide A label
ABCL.5265BSide B label
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-1109
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 68.089
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | ABC Records 68.089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8153-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8153-ABFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 362First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5265 / ABC Records AA-1109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1109First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-404-125 / ABC Records AA-1109LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCL 1652LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Colombia | DISCOMODA DCM-S ABC 36021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | MCA Records VIM-5598LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1652LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | ABC Records AA-1109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We All Have A Star5:03
- A2I Know Who I Am4:19
- A3Why Believe4:58
- A4The Cycles Of Time5:02
- B1Let's Dance Together5:57
- B2My Name Is Love5:01
- B3You And Me And Ecstasy4:02
- B4Ride On4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of We All Have A Star are there?
18 vinyl pressings of We All Have A Star are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was We All Have A Star first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is ABC Records AA-1109.
How do I tell if my copy of We All Have A Star is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1109, ABCL 5265, 9022-1109, 68.089) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 1109 A SMI A12 and AA 1109 B SMI I6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is We All Have A Star 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.