US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Little Star Records LS-LP-1000-X
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B12632 (LS-LP-1000-A)Side A
B12633 (LS-LP-1000-B)Side B
Vinyl pressings
Super Bad
by The O'Jays · 1971
17 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Super Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Super Bad
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Little Star Records LS-LP-1000-XFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Trip TLP-9510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury BT-5029LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Springboard International Records, Inc. 89179 XATLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Panama | Onda Nueva Records 75-12-1221LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | DJM Records DJSLM 2009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Power Exchange Records & Tapes PXL 2001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Metronome 2001 201 070LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord INT 128.612 / Springboard INT 128.612LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | France | Musidisc 30 CV 1403LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | USA & Canada | Koala K.O. 14233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Phoenix Records PHX 1001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Soulgramma SOULG011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Europe | Reel RMLP6889LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA & Canada | Reel RMLP6889LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | UpFront Records UPF-168LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Trip TLP 9510LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Now He's Home
- A2Little Brother
- A3Crossroads Of Life
- A4La-De-Da
- A5Peace
- B1Shattered Man
- B2Your Turn This Time
- B3Just To Be With You
- B4Gotta Get My Broom Out
- B5Never Can Say Goodbye
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Bad are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Super Bad are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was Super Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Little Star Records LS-LP-1000-X.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LS-LP-1000-X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B12632 (LS-LP-1000-A) and B12633 (LS-LP-1000-B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Bad 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.
