France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 8819RCA Victor PB 8819
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Super Superman / Méli-Mélo
by Pam N' Pat · 1981
23 pressings13 countriesDiscoElectronic
Super Superman / Méli-Mélo was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Superman / Méli-Mélo
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 8819
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PC 8822
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
Bolivia
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA RS-2221
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-50678
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Colombia
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 05(0141)00048
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · transparent splatter green
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.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Bolivia | RCA RS-2221First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(0141)00048First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(0141)00048First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | RCA PB 8819 / RCA Victor PB 8819First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | RCA Victor PC 8822First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | RCA PB 8819First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 8852 / RCA PB 8852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Argentina | RCA S-02067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA 101.71577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor PC-885312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Carosello CI 205097", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 11012", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA Victor TEC - 11012", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 11012", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASuper Superman3:33
- BMéli-Mélo3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Superman / Méli-Mélo are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Super Superman / Méli-Mélo are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Super Superman / Méli-Mélo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia and more. One of them is RCA PB 8819.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Superman / Méli-Mélo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 8819, PC 8822, RS-2221, PB-50678) 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 Superman / Méli-Mélo 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.