UK
January 1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12240
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 12240 A // 1 EPSide A
The Kinks(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
Vinyl pressings
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
by The Kinks · 1979
36 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman 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 (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
33 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
January 1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 240
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 240 A // 4 EP 11 1
ARISTA 240 B //1 ▽ EP 1 1 I
UK
January 1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12240
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · synthesized
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA 12240 XA // 3 EPSide A
ARISTA 12240 B // 1▽EPSide B
US
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0409
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS- 409- A - 4 S ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ ʀʟ ᵀᴵRun-out A, etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ stamped)
AS·409·B·4 S ᵀᴵRun-out B, etched
AS 0409-SALabel A
AS 0409-SBLabel B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista CP 700
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CP-700-SA-CP1 MASTERDISKA Side Runout Groove
CP-700-SB-CP2 MASTERDISKB Side Runout Groove
T1 CP-700-SA-CS6 CT4 MASTERDISKA Side Runout Groove (Version 2)
T1 CP-700-SB-CS6 CT4 MASTERDISKB Side Runout Groove (Version 2)
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0409
- 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 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Arista AR-11885First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-62 441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Arista 31c 006 62441First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista 75604First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AS 0409First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista AS 0409First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Arista 75604First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | France | Arista 2C 008-62 441First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1C 052-62 441 YZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-62 441First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 6RS-18First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Arista 6RS-18First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Arista 5C006-62441First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Arista ATA 707First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Philippines | Arista AR-30201First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 101.2077", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1980 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 10707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | Arista AAJ 10707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman6:01
- BLow Budget4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman are there?
36 vinyl pressings of (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 12240, released January 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 12240, ARIST 240, AS 0409, CP 700) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARISTA 12240 A // 1 EP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman 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.
