US
April 28, 1980- Label and catalog number
- One Ten Records
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo
Vinyl pressings
O Superman
by Laurie Anderson · 1980
32 pressings14 countriesExperimentalElectronic
O Superman was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 O Superman
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | One Ten RecordsFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WB 05527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records K 178707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records FWBD 055212", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records PRO 53812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records K 178707" | 7" |
| 1981 | France | Warner Bros. Records 17 8707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 203 / Warner Bros. Records WB 2620312", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1981 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records K 178707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records K 178707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 178707", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17870 / Warner Bros. Records WB 17.8707", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 870 / Warner Bros. Records WB 17.8707", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records FWB 05527", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 4107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Nonesuch NS011T12", EP, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | 12", EP, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records SUP 112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WBSP 498767", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AO Superman (For Massenet)8:21
- AAWalk The Dog5:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of O Superman are there?
32 vinyl pressings of O Superman are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1980 and 2007.
When was O Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US. One of them is One Ten Records, released April 28, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of O Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 O Superman 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.
