Vinyl pressings
by Curtis Mayfield · 1990
Superfly 1990 was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
12 CL 586 A-1-1-2Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
12 CL 586 B-1-1-1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
12 CL 586 A-1-1-2 DRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
12 CL 586 B-1-1-2 DRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
SRC V-1-15602 Z2 1-1Side A
SRC V-2-15602 Z1 1-1Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 4036 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records 2041706First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | Capitol Records, Inc. 2040367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4037 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 4038 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 586First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 586First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 586First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records SPRO-79234First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Capitol Records V-15602First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79206First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Capitol Records SPRO - 7923312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79233 SPRO-79234First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
13 vinyl pressings of Superfly 1990 are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 586.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 586, CL 586, V-15602, 12CLDJ 586) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CL 586 A-1-1-2 and 12 CL 586 B-1-1-1. 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.
