US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 542
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
I-542-A-DMM SPI - IRunout Side A
I-542-B2 REI-DMM SPI-Runout Side B
RuPaulSupermodel (You Better Work) / House Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Supermodel (You Better Work) / House Of Love
by RuPaul · 1992
11 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Supermodel was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Supermodel
7 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 542Collectables TB 542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 542
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
I-542-A-DMM SPI - IRunout Side A
I-542-B2 REI-DMM SPI-Runout Side B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 542
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 542
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1992- Label and catalog number
- Ultrapop ULT 9538-0
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Ultrapop ULT 9538-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Italy | Tommy Boy TBI 006 / Flying Records TBI 006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 542First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 542First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 542First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 542 / Collectables TB 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Tommy Boy TB 542First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Canada | Isba IS-12-105212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | Tommy Boy TBMEP-17374 / Tommy Boy TBCD 54212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122550 / Tommy Boy MRCX 12255012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX - 37312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Supermodel (You Better Work) (Couture Mix)6:14
- A2Supermodel (You Better Work) (Alternate Version)6:26
- BHouse Of Love (12" Version)6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Supermodel are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Supermodel are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Supermodel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, Italy. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 542.
How do I tell if my copy of Supermodel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 542, ULT 9538-0, TBI 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I-542-A-DMM SPI - I and I-542-B2 REI-DMM SPI-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Supermodel 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.