France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8034Carrere 8.034
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] 8034 AHand-etchings Runout Side A
[AREACEM logo] 8034 BHand-etchings Runout Side B
C.K.B.Superman
Vinyl pressings
Superman
by C.K.B. · 1978
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Superman 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 Superman
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49456Carrere 49.456
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 49456 ASide A runout
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] 49456 BSide B runout
49.456/1Label side A
49.456/2Label side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CR-11907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere ED-23
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 136
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 136 S 1 320 B B 1Runout side A
2044 136 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B
Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 12.0004
- Format
- 12"
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Carrere CR-11907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Carrere ED-23First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 8034 / Carrere 8.034First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49456 / Carrere 49.456First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 136First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Carrere CAR 12.0004First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | Sweden | Carrere 7C 006-62446First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Sweden | Carrere 7C 006-62446First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Carrere CAR 120017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Carrere CAR 1150112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Carrere CAR 00047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASuperman6:16
- BSuperman (Instrumental)5:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Superman are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, Australia, Germany, Spain and more. One of them is Carrere 8034.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8034, 49456, CR-11907, ED-23) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] 8034 A and [AREACEM logo] 8034 B. 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.