France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chocolate City 45. CC. 140243Chocolate City 45 CC.140243
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
by Brenda & The Tabulations · 1977
I'm A Super Star was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
CC-009-AS-3-CP AZSide A Runout: variant 1
CC-009-BS-3-CP AZSide B Runout: variant 1
CC-009-AS-2-CP AZSide A Runout: variant 2
CC-009-BS-2-CP AZSide B Runout: variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Casablanca 9091First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Australia | Chocolate City CC-009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Chocolate City 45. CC. 140243 / Chocolate City 45 CC.140243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Casablanca BF 18533First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Chocolate City CC 009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Chocolate City CC 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Chocolate City CC 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
10 vinyl pressings of I'm A Super Star are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Chocolate City 45. CC. 140243.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45. CC. 140243, CAN 105, CC 009, CC-009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.