US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records BFEP-4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BF EP-4-A S-6052Side A runout
BF EP-4-B S-6053Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Superstar
by Bob McGilpin · 1978
20 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Superstar 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 Superstar
17 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
- Butterfly Records BFEP-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records BFEP-3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records BFEP-5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBSL 365
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 365
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMBS 365 A-1♢MB I ARunout A-side etched
EMBS 365 B-1♢MB I ARunout B-side etched
(EMBS.365-A)Label side-A
(EMBS.365-B)Label side-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Butterfly Records BFEP-4First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Canada | Butterfly Records BFEP-4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Butterfly Records CM-1212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Butterfly Records 2C 052-52.820 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | France | Butterfly Records 2C 052-52.820 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Butterfly Records 1C 006-61 644 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-61 644First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10132First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Derby DBR 10132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | CGD YD 529First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Ember Records EMBSL 365First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 365First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Ember Records EMBSL 365First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 365First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records BFEP-4First year12", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Butterfly Records BFEP-3First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-312012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 11207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Use Vinyl Records UVR210.2312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ASuperstar6:01
- BGo For The Money4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superstar are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Superstar are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 2023.
When was Superstar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Butterfly Records BFEP-4.
How do I tell if my copy of Superstar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BFEP-4, BFEP-5, BFEP-3, EMBSL 365) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BF EP-4-A S-6052 and BF EP-4-B S-6053. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superstar 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.
