Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05-GT-247-1A-1Runout side A
05-GT-247-1B-1Runout side B
Gary GlitterSuperhero
Vinyl pressings
Superhero
by Gary Glitter · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Superhero was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Superhero
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gto GT 12 247
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 247
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66436Epic GT-247
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | GTO GT 247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | GTO GT 247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 66436 / Epic GT-247First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Epic 12E4-8333First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Europe | GTO GT 247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | GTO GT 247First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | GTO GT 247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | South Africa | GTO EN 1853First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Gto GT 12 247First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuperhero3:49
- BSleeping Beauty3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superhero are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Superhero are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Superhero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is GTO GT 247.
How do I tell if my copy of Superhero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 247, GT 12 247, 66436, 12E4-8333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05-GT-247-1A-1 and 05-GT-247-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superhero 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.
