Stars on 45 discography

Stars on 45 discography
Stars on 45 discography
Studio albums	5
Compilation albums	12
Singles	19
Video albums	1

Last updated February 05, 2025

This is the discography of Dutch novelty pop group Stars on 45, also known as 'Stars On' in the US and 'Starsound' in the UK.

Albums

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions										Certifications
Title	Album details	NL ^[1]	AUS ^[2]	AUT ^[3]	CAN ^[4]	GER ^[5]	NOR ^[6]	SPA ^[7]	SWE ^[8]	UK ^[9]	US ^[10]	Certifications
Long Play Album	Released: 6 March 1981 Label: CNR, Radio/Atlantic, CBS Formats: CD, LP, MC, 8-track, tape (open reel), digital download, streaming Released as Stars on Long Play in the US, Canada and Japan and Stars on 45 – The Album in the UK	3	1	2	5	1	17	2	15	1	9	CAN: 4× Platinum^[11] GER: Gold^[12] HK: Platinum^[13] NL: Gold^[14] SPA: Gold^[7] NZ: Gold^[15] UK: Gold^[16] US: Gold^[17]
Longplay Album – Volume II	Released: 7 August 1981 Label: CNR, Radio/Atlantic, CBS Formats: CD, LP, MC, 8-track, tape (open reel), digital download, streaming Released as Stars on Long Play II in the US and Canada and Stars on 45 – The Album – Volume 2 in the UK	13	82	13	13	8	13	5	19	18	120	CAN: 2× Platinum^[11] UK: Gold^[16]
The Superstars	Released: March 1982 Label: CNR, Radio/Atlantic, CBS Formats: CD, LP, MC, 8-track, tape (open reel), digital download, streaming Released as Stars on Long Play III in the US and Canada and Stars Medley in the UK	22	—	—	43	—	17	—	—	94	163	CAN: Gold^[11]
Stars on Frankie	Released: October 1987 Label: CNR Formats: CD, LP, MC, digital download, streaming	66	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
The Club Hits	Released: 1998 Label: Bunny Music, Music Club Formats: CD, MC, digital download, streaming	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	NL ^[1]	GER ^[5]
Stars on Hits^[18]	Released: 1981 Label: Mercury Formats: LP, MC Brazil-only release	—	—
Greatest Stars on 45	Released: 1982 Label: CBS, Music for Pleasure/EMI, Canyon International, CNR/Red Bullet, Rock'n Mania/Stardust Formats: CD, LP, MC Released as Greatest Stars on 45: The Complete Dance Medley CD in Canada	—	—
Stars on 45	Released: 1987 Label: Old Gold Formats: CD, LP, MC UK-only release	—	—
The Very Best Of	Released: August 1991 Label: Arcade Formats: CD, LP, MC Released as Megamixes in Australasia	32	—
The Very Best of Stars on 45	Released: 8 December 1994 Label: Music Club Formats: CD, MC UK-only release	—	—
The Non-Stop Party Album!	Released: June 1996 Label: Music Club Formats: CD, MC, digital download, streaming UK-only release	—	—
Greatest Stars on 45 Vol. 1	Released: 23 October 1996 Label: Victor Formats: CD Japan-only release	—	—
Greatest Stars on 45 Vol. 2	Released: 23 October 1996 Label: Victor Formats: CD Japan-only release	—	—
The Very Best of Stars on 45	Released: 24 May 2002 Label: Red Bullet Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Re-released in 2005 as The Best of Stars on 45 in Germany	—	18
30 Years Anniversary of Stars on 45	Released: 29 April 2011 Label: Red Bullet Formats: CD Japan-only release	—	—
The Greatest Stars on 45^[19]	Released: 4 December 2012 Label: Dyna Music Formats: CD Philippines-only release	—	—
40 Years Anthology	Released: 9 September 2022 Label: Red Bullet Formats: 2CD, digital download, streaming	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Video albums

Title	Album details
Stars on 45	Released: 1983 Label: MCA Home Video Formats: VHS, LaserDisc US-only release

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions											Certifications
Title	Year	NL ^[20]	AUS ^[2]	BE (FLA) ^[21]	CAN ^[22]	GER ^[5]	IRE ^[23]	NZ ^[24]	SPA ^[7]	UK ^[9]^[25]	US ^[26]^[27]	US R&B ^[28]^[29]	Certifications
"Stars on 45" (The Beatles and other 1960s tracks)	1981	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	1	—	CAN: 2× Platinum^[11] GER: Gold^[12] UK: Gold^[16] US: Gold^[17]
"Medley II" (The Beatles; US, Canada and Japan-only release)		—	—	—	19	—	—	—	—	—	67	—
"Beatles/George Harrison Medley" (The Beatles and George Harrison; Australia-only release)		—	73	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"More Stars" (ABBA and other 1960s tracks)		3	26	3	36	2	3	18	4	2	55	—	NL: Gold^[14] UK: Silver^[16]
"Volume III" (Star Wars and other hits)		4	—	8	—	17	11	—	—	17	—	—
"More Stars on 45 II" (ABBA; Canada-only release)		—	—	—	36	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Stars on Stevie" (Stevie Wonder)	1982	7	49	6	45	—	10	31	13	14	28	44
"The Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band in the World" (The Rolling Stones)	1982	9	—	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Proudly Presents the Star Sisters" (The Star Sisters)	1983	1	—	1	—	35	—	—	5	80	107	—	NL: Gold^[14]
"The Sam & Dave Medley" (featuring Sam & Dave)	1985	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	92
"Soul Revue" (featuring the New Sam & Dave Revue; 12"-only release)	1985	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Stars on Frankie" (Frank Sinatra)	1987	18	—	9	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)" (featuring Peter Douglas)	1987	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Stars on '89 Remix" (The Beatles; 1989 remix)	1989	66	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Stars on Stevie Megamix" (Stevie Wonder; 1991 re-release)	1991	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Clubhits"	1997	82	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Dance on Stars"	1998	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Proudly Presents the Star Sisters" (The Star Sisters; 2007 remix)	2007	87	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"45"	2011	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

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References

1 2 "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
1 2 Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 291. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
↑ "Das österreichische Hitparaden- und Musik-Portal". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑
Peak positions for Stars on 45's albums in Canada:
- Stars on Long Play: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 4. 4 July 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.
- Stars on Long Play II: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 19. 5 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.
- Stars on Long Play III: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 17. 5 June 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.
1 2 3 "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
↑ "norwegiancharts.com - Norwegian charts portal". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
1 2 3 Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
↑ "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
1 2 "STAR SOUND | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑ "Stars On". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
1 2 3 4 "Canadian certifications – Stars On". Music Canada . Retrieved 13 June 2022.
1 2 "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Stars on 45)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 13 June 2022.
↑ "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1982". IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
1 2 3 "Dutch certifications – Stars on 45" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 13 June 2022.Enter Stars on 45 in the "Artiest of titel" box.
↑ "New Zealand album certifications". Recorded Music NZ. 27 September 1981. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
1 2 3 4 "British certifications – Star Sound". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 13 June 2022.Type Star Sound in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
1 2 "American certifications – Stars on 45". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 13 June 2022.
↑ "Stars On 45 – Stars On Hits – Vinyl (LP, Album, Compilation), 1981 [r1942786]". Discogs . 1981. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
↑ "The Greatest Stars on 45". Dyna Music . Dyna Music Entertainment Corporation. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
↑ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑ "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑
Peak positions for Stars on 45's singles on the Canadian RPM 50 Singles chart:
- "Medley: Intro" (Stars on 45): "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 26. 6 June 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
- "Medley II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 5. 29 August 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
- "More Stars on 45": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 16. 14 November 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
- "More Stars on 45 II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 21. 19 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
- "Stars on 45 III (Tribute to Stevie Wonder)": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 13. 8 May 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
↑ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
↑ "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑ "STAR SISTERS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
↑ Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955–2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 674. ISBN 0898201551.
↑ "The Star Sisters Melody (song by Stars on 45/Starsound) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". www.musicvf.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑ "Stars on 45". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
↑ "Stars On". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

External links

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[:0-1] 1 2 "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[aus-2] 1 2 Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 291. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[3] "Das österreichische Hitparaden- und Musik-Portal". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[4] Peak positions for Stars on 45's albums in Canada:
Stars on Long Play: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 4. 4 July 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.
Stars on Long Play II: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 19. 5 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.
Stars on Long Play III: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 17. 5 June 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwA8Y] Stars on Long Play: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 4. 4 July 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwA9Q] Stars on Long Play II: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 19. 5 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwA-I] Stars on Long Play III: "RPM 50 Albums". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 17. 5 June 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-23– via Library and Archives Canada.

[:2-5] 1 2 3 "Suche - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2021-09-23.

[6] "norwegiancharts.com - Norwegian charts portal". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 2021-09-23.

[:4-7] 1 2 3 Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.

[8] "swedishcharts.com - Swedish Charts Portal". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[:3-9] 1 2 "STAR SOUND | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[10] "Stars On". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[BPI-11] 1 2 3 4 "Canadian certifications – Stars On". Music Canada . Retrieved 13 June 2022.

[BVMI-12] 1 2 "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Stars on 45)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 13 June 2022.

[BPI5-13] "IFPIHK Gold Disc Award − 1982". IFPI Hong Kong. Retrieved 13 June 2022.

[BVMI2-14] 1 2 3 "Dutch certifications – Stars on 45" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 13 June 2022.Enter Stars on 45 in the "Artiest of titel" box.

[BVMI22-15] "New Zealand album certifications". Recorded Music NZ. 27 September 1981. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[BPI2-16] 1 2 3 4 "British certifications – Star Sound". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 13 June 2022.Type Star Sound in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

[BPI3-17] 1 2 "American certifications – Stars on 45". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 13 June 2022.

[18] "Stars On 45 – Stars On Hits – Vinyl (LP, Album, Compilation), 1981 [r1942786]". Discogs . 1981. Retrieved 6 January 2025.

[19] "The Greatest Stars on 45". Dyna Music . Dyna Music Entertainment Corporation. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

[20] "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[21] "ultratop.be - ULTRATOP BELGIAN CHARTS". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[22] Peak positions for Stars on 45's singles on the Canadian RPM 50 Singles chart:
"Medley: Intro" (Stars on 45): "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 26. 6 June 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
"Medley II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 5. 29 August 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
"More Stars on 45": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 16. 14 November 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
"More Stars on 45 II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 21. 19 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.
"Stars on 45 III (Tribute to Stevie Wonder)": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 13. 8 May 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwBM4] "Medley: Intro" (Stars on 45): "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 34, no. 26. 6 June 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwBNs] "Medley II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 5. 29 August 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwBOg] "More Stars on 45": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 16. 14 November 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwBPU] "More Stars on 45 II": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 35, no. 21. 19 December 1981. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[mwBQI] "Stars on 45 III (Tribute to Stevie Wonder)": "RPM 50 Singles". RPM . Vol. 36, no. 13. 8 May 1982. Retrieved 2021-09-24– via Library and Archives Canada.

[23] "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". irishcharts.ie. Retrieved 2021-09-23.

[24] "charts.org.nz - New Zealand charts portal". charts.nz. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[25] "STAR SISTERS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-05-03.

[26] Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955–2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research, Inc. p. 674. ISBN 0898201551.

[27] "The Star Sisters Melody (song by Stars on 45/Starsound) ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". www.musicvf.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

[28] "Stars on 45". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.

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