US
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6329
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
K-13662-63-2 RG IV[inverted]Side A
K-13664-1 RG IV[inverted]Side B
Vinyl pressings
Super Bad
by James Brown · 1970
23 pressings16 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Super Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Bad
15 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 9 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
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6329
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-13662-63 RGRunout side A, etched
K-13664-X RGRunout side B, etched
K-13662-K-13663Side A Label
K-13664Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6329
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
I A1 K-13662-63-2 [RG signature]Runout Side A, etched, variant 1
I A1 K-13664-2 [RG signature]Runout Side B, etched, variant 1
I A1 K-13662-63-2 [RG signature]Runout Side A, etched, variant 2
I A2 K-13664-2 [RG signature]Runout Side B, etched, variant 2
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
- I A1 K-13662-63-1 RGA-Side Runout Etching
I - A2 K-13664-1 RGB-Side Runout Etching
K-13662-K-13663Side A Label
K-13664Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6329
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-13662-63 DJ RSide A Runout
K-13664-X RSide B Runout
K-13662 & K-13663Side A Label
K-13664Side B Label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001-097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2001097 A//1∆420 1 1 1Runout A
2001097 B//1∆420 1 1 3Runout B
2001-097 ALabel A
2001-097 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Canada | King Records 4-6329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2001 097First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2001097First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2001 097First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2001 097First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Polydor 45-6329First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Mexico | Polydor 1702-1559First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2001-097First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6329First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6329First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6329First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6329First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | King Records 45-6329First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2001 097First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 44177", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Polydor 2001 0977", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor 3287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuper Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)4:05
- BSuper Bad (Part 3)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Bad are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Super Bad are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1970 and 1992.
When was Super Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, France, Belgium and more. One of them is King Records 45-6329, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6329, 2001-097, 2001 097, 4-6329) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-13662-63-2 RG IV[inverted] and K-13664-1 RG IV[inverted]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Bad 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.
