UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CT SP 002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CT SP 002 A//2 11 1 [Stamped] Melys IBC (Etched)Side-A
CT SP 002 B//1 11 112 [Stamped] PONGO GUESTO ICELAND [Etched]Side-B
George BensonSupership
Vinyl pressings
Supership
by George Benson · 1975
13 pressings10 countriesDiscoLatin JazzJazzLatin
Supership was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Supership
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records CT SP 002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
CT SP 002 A//1 IB 11 8 MELYS I.B.C.Stamped ,etched runout, side A variant 1
CT SP 002 B//2 IB 11 10 PONGO GOES TO ICELANDStamped,etched runout, side B variant 1
CT SP 002 A//1 IB 11 9 MELYS I.B.C.Stamped ,etched runout, side A variant 2
CT SP 002 B//2 IB 11 11 PONGO GOES TO ICELANDStamped,etched runout, side B variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records OJ-25 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records OJ-25 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
p RVG-603-1 VAN GELDERA-Side Runout Etching
RVG-603-2 p VAN GELDERB-Side Runout Etching
RVG 603Labels
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records 36.271CTI Records 110/36.271Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DU 24486Label A
DU 24487Label B
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- One Way ON-184
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | CTI Records 36.271 / CTI Records 110/36.271YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Brazil | One Way ON-184First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | CTI Records OJ-25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CTI Records 42521First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Metronome CTI 61.007 / CTI Records CTI 61.007First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | CTI Records CTI 303First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CTI Records OM 36.271First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CTI Records CT 523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CTI Records CT SP 002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CTI Records CT SP 002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records OJ-25 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | CTI Records OJ-25 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1975 | France | CTI Records 425217", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ASupership
- BMy Latin Brother
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Supership are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Supership are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Supership first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Belgium, Brazil and more. One of them is CTI Records CT SP 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Supership is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CT SP 002, OJ-25 F, 36.271, ON-184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CT SP 002 A//2 11 1 [Stamped] Melys IBC (Etched) and CT SP 002 B//1 11 112 [Stamped] PONGO GUESTO ICELAND [Etched]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Supership 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.
