US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54216F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · American Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
54216F-61110-SEtched Side A
54216F-61131-SEtched Side B
61110Label Side A
61131Label Side B
Stevie WonderSuperwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)
Vinyl pressings
Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)
by Stevie Wonder · 1972
21 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Superwoman 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 Superwoman
20 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 9 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54216F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
54216F-61110-S TVC PERunout Side A
54216F-61131-S TVC PERunout Side B
61110Label Side A
61131Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54216F
- Format
- 7", Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
54216F-61110-S 1AEtched Side A, Variant 1
54216F-61131-S 1BEtched Side B, Variant 1
54216F-61110-S 1C sssEtched Side A, Variant 2
54216F-61131-S 1C ssssEtched Side B, Variant 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54216F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
54216F-61110-S-1C ssA-Side Runout Etching
54216F-61110-S-1C ssssB-Side Runout Etching
61110-SLabels
UK
September 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 827 A-1 GD KT 1A side runout, stamped
TMG 827 B-1 M KT 1B side runout, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TMG 827
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9923First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Australia | Tamla Motown TMO-9923First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Motown CS-812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Motown CS-812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Tapecar CS-812 / Motown CS-812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Tapecar CS 812 / Motown CS 812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Tapecar CS-M 812 / Motown CS-M 812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Tapecar C S 812 / Motown C S 812First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Tamla Motown T 54216FFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 006-93 468First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 006-93 468First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown TMM.839First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Tamla Motown M-5125First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 827First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Luv Dancin Records LDR-00412", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ASuperwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)3:29
- BI Love Every Little Thing About You3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superwoman are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Superwoman are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2008.
When was Superwoman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Tamla T 54216F.
How do I tell if my copy of Superwoman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54216F, TMG 827, TMO-9923, CS-812) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 54216F-61110-S and 54216F-61131-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Superwoman 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.
