Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 5C 006-95934
- Format
- 7"
Eumir DeodatoSuper Strut / West 42nd Street
Vinyl pressings
Super Strut / West 42nd Street
by Eumir Deodato · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Super Strut / West 42nd Street was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Strut / West 42nd Street
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 161
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40302
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40302
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 161
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40302
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MC 3331-W2-A-side runout groove inscription
MC 3332-W2-B-side runout groove inscription
MC3331A-side label
MC3332B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40302First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 7645First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1265First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records D-1265First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 006-95934First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCS 7645First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 161First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | MCA Records MCA 161First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40302First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40302First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40302First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40302First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASuper Strut3:30
- BWest 42nd Street5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Strut / West 42nd Street are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Super Strut / West 42nd Street are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Super Strut / West 42nd Street first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records 5C 006-95934.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Strut / West 42nd Street is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 006-95934, MCA 161, MCA-40302, MCS 7645) 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.
How much is Super Strut / West 42nd Street 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.
