US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records DSC 133
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSC 133 SA STERLINGRunout A Side
DSC 133 SB STERLINGRunout B Side
Rena ScottSuper Lover
Vinyl pressings
Super Lover
by Rena Scott · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Super Lover 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 Super Lover
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 607
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING P BDA 607 SASide A Runout
STERLING BDA 607 SB PSide B Runout
BDA 607 ASSide A Label
BDA 607 BSSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 607
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 607X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Colombia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 25(0141)00001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue / Black Splatter
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records C. 10534Vogue C. 10534
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Blue
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Buddah Records BDA 607XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Buddah Records 25(0141)00001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Buddah Records C. 10534 / Vogue C. 10534First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Buddah Records 45. BD. 1217 / Vogue 45. BD. 1217First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Buddah Records C. 10534 / Vogue C. 10534First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.20028 AE / Buddah Records 6.20 028First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.12 549 / Buddah Records 6.12549 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.2002812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Peru | FTA 51-350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records DSC 133First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records BDA 607First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Buddah Records BDA 607First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- ASuper Lover6:00
- BThe Grass Ain't Greener4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Lover are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Super Lover are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Super Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Buddah Records DSC 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DSC 133, BDA 607, BDA 607X, 25(0141)00001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSC 133 SA STERLING and DSC 133 SB STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Lover 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.