Australia
January 20, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102019
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
APKM0891 B2Side A Runout, etched
APKM0878 2ASide B Runout, stamped
APKM-0891*Side A Label
APKM-0878*Side B Label
Alison MacCallumSuperman
Vinyl pressings
Superman
by Alison MacCallum · 1972
12 pressings5 countriesRockBluesPop
Superman 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 Superman
7 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Australia
January 20, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
APKM 0891 B8Side A runout stamped
APKM 0878 A1Side B runout stamped
APKM-0891*Side A label
APKM-0878*Side B label
Australia
January 20, 1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APKM 0891 B2Side A runout stamped
APKM 0878 A2Side B runout stamped
APKM-0891*Side A label
APKM-0878*Side B label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102019RCA Victor RCA 2201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APKM 0891A-side
APKM 0878B-side
Country unknown
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Unknown | RCA Victor 102019First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor 102019 / RCA Victor RCA 2201First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-2199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 2201First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor 102019First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor 102019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | RCA Victor 102019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-05612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-93717", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1020197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1020197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor 606097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuperman2:37
- BTake Me Back4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Superman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Australia, UK, Japan. One of them is RCA Victor 102019, released January 20, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 102019, RCA 2201, SS-2199) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APKM0891 B2 and APKM0878 2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superman 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.