UK
February 1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records SBLL 129Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90776
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBLL.129ALabel - Side 1
SBLL.129BLabel - Side 2
Box TopsSuper Hits
Vinyl pressings
Super Hits
by Box Tops · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockFunk / SoulPop
Super Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Super Hits
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
UK
February 1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records MBLL 129Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90776 (M)
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MBLL.129ALabel - Side 1
MBLL.129BLabel - Side 2
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records SBLL-129
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBLL129-ALabel - Side 1
SBLL129-BLabel - Side 2
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Odeon SMOFB 9004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Sandwich cover
- Runout / matrix
SBLL-129-AR
Egypt
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records EMI 33 70 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2C 062-90776
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
90776 A 21
90776 B 21
C 062 - 90.776 ALabel - Side 1
C 062 - 90.776 BLabel - Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Bell Records SBLL-129First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Brazil | Odeon SMOFB 9004First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Egypt | Bell Records EMI 33 70 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | France | Bell Records 2C 062-90776First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Bell Records SBLL 129 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90776First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Bell Records MBLL 129 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 90776 (M)First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90051 / Music For Pleasure SPR 90051LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Brunswick 2911 536LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Music For Pleasure 048 MFP 90 776LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Music For Pleasure 048 CRY 90 776 / Crystal 048 CRY 90 776LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Stateside SCSL 3025LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Letter
- A2Neon Rainbow
- A3Everything I Am
- A4Cry Like A Baby
- A5Whiter Shade Of Pale
- A6Choo Choo Train
- B1I Met Her In Church
- B2Sandman
- B3Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March
- B4Soul Deep
- B5I Shall Be Released
- B6Turn On A Dream
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Super Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Super Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Egypt and more. One of them is Bell Records SBLL 129, released February 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBLL 129, MBLL 129, SBLL-129, SMOFB 9004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SBLL.129A and SBLL.129B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Hits 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.
