US
October 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61565-S-RE △90269Side A Etched
61566-S-RE △90269-XSide B Etched
T 54226F ASide A Label
61565Side A Label
Vinyl pressings
Superstition
by Stevie Wonder · 1972
72 pressings29 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Superstition was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Superstition
47 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 21 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
October 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61565 MBGRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
61566 MBGRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
61565Label side A
61566Label side B
US
October 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-54226-A-1A 61565 MBG ssRunout side A, etched
T-54226-B-1B 61566 MBG ssssRunout side B, etched
61565Label side A
61566Label side B
US
October 24, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
61565 MBGRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
T54286-A-1B scratched out 61566 MBGRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
61565Label side A
61566Label side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
61565- MBGA side runout etched
61566 MBGB side runout etched
61565A side label matrix
61566B side label matrix
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54226F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TAMLA-54266 61565 MBGScrawled in runout side A
TAMLA-54266 61566-X MBGScrawled in runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 72 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s64 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Tamla Motown TMS-0595First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Belgium | Tamla Motown 4 C006-94013 / Tamla Motown 4 C 006-94013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Tamla Motown T-54226FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Canada | Motown T-54226FFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Denmark | Tamla Motown 6E 006-94013 / Tamla Motown 6C 006 94013First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | El Salvador | Tamla T-54226FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-94013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Tamla Motown 2C 006-94013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 013 / Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Tamla Motown GTM 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Israel | Tamla Motown T 54226 F / Tamla Motown 61565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 8417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label SUPER 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| ? | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-94 013 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-94 0137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Ireland | Tamla Motown TMG(I) 8417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand | Tamla Motown TMG 8417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand | Tamla Motown TMG 8417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 8417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 8417", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASuperstition4:08
- BYou've Got It Bad Girl4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superstition are there?
72 vinyl pressings of Superstition are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1972 and 1983.
When was Superstition first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Mexico, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Tamla T 54226F, released October 24, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Superstition is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54226F, T 54226F A, 7282, 4 C006-94013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 61565-S-RE △90269 and 61566-S-RE △90269-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superstition 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.
