US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Disco 37
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TKD-37-A-AM STERLINGSide A runout
TKD-37-B-AM STERLINGSide B runout
TKD-37-ASide A label
TKD-37-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Superman
by Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch · 1977
45 pressings21 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Superman 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Superman
39 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 19 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- APA 17,001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
APA-17,001-ALabel - Side A
APA-17,001-BLabel - Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- APA 17001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APA-17001 - A - 2Run Out Groove Etching Side A
APA-17001 - B - 2Run Out Groove Etching Side B
3-31-77 STERLINGRun Out Groove Etching - mastering info., Side A & Side B
17001—ALabel—Side A
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- APA 17,001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A.P.A.-17,001-ALabel - Side A
A.P.A.-17,001-BLabel - Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Orange 718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- APA 17,001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APA-17001-A-2 MR △102132 STERLINGAPASide A Runout
APA-17001-B-2 MR △102132-X STERLINGSide B Runout
APA-17,001-ASide A Label
APA-17,001-BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA 17001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.8001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA Victor 101.8067First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor TKD-37First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor XB-02182First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Chile | Discos CBS 11303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Colombia | RCA 05(5711)52004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor XC 2182First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Victor XB 2185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA Victor XC 2182First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | RCA XB 2185 / RCA Victor XB 2185First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | RCA SS-3090First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Columbia KS-40,008 / T.K. Records KS-40,008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Mexico | Columbia KS-40,008 / T.K. Records KS-40,008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | Mexico | Columbia k-30,013First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | S12 S12DJ-01912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1029487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASuperman3:35
- BHurt Me, Hurt Me3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Superman are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 2001.
When was Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is T.K. Disco 37.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 37, 17,001, 17001, 718) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TKD-37-A-AM STERLING and TKD-37-B-AM STERLING. 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.