US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 559F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
54216F 61110-SRunout A, etched
61565-S MBGRunout B, etched
61110-SLabel A
61565-SLabel B
Stevie WonderSuperwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) / Superstition
Vinyl pressings
Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) / Superstition
by Stevie Wonder · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Superwoman was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 559F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Y-559F-S2 61110-SRunout A, etched
Y-559F-S1 61565-SRunout B, etched
61110-SLabel A
61565-SLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Motown Y 559F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 559FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 559FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Motown Y 559FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Motown Y 559X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Motown 100·15·0237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-5597", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-5597", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Collectables COL 5597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Motown Y 559X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Collectables COL-5597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASuperwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)3:29
- BSuperstition3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superwoman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Superwoman are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1999.
When was Superwoman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Motown Y 559F.
How do I tell if my copy of Superwoman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Y 559F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 54216F 61110-S and 61565-S MBG. 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.
