US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sunset Records SUS-5271
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SUS-5271-1 CHA-Side [Etched]
SUS-5271-2 CHB-Side [Etched]
The VenturesSupergroup
Vinyl pressings
Supergroup
by The Ventures · 1969
11 pressings8 countriesSurfRock
Supergroup was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Supergroup
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sunset Records SUS-5271
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SUS-5271-1 CHA-Side [Etched]
SUS-5271-2 CHB-Side [Etched]
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sunset Records SLS 50 140 Z
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- Sunset Records NSUN 5000Music For Leisure NSUN 5000
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
NSUN 5000 A-1A-Side [Etched]
NSUN 5000 B-1B-Side [Etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Germany | Sunset Records SLS 50 140 ZFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Sunset Records NSUN 5000 / Music For Leisure NSUN 5000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Sunset Records SUS-5271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Sunset Records SUS-5271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Sunset Records SUS-5271LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Mexico | Trebol T 10241 / Trebol 10241LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Sunset Records SUS-5271LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Horizon HZ-22 / Sunset Records SUS-5271LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Sunset Records US-96080 / Sunset Records SUS-5271LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Sunset Records SLS 50 140 / Sunset Records SLS 50.140LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Sunset Records SLS 50 140 ZLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Night Drive2:19
- A2Ya Ya Wobble1:57
- A3Red Wing2:05
- A4Orange Fire2:06
- A5Instant Guitars1:50
- B1Bluebird2:17
- B2Loco-Motion2:08
- B3The Intruder2:28
- B4Needles And Pins2:40
- B5The Cruel Sea2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Supergroup are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Supergroup are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1973.
When was Supergroup first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Sunset Records SUS-5271.
How do I tell if my copy of Supergroup is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUS-5271, SLS 50 140 Z, NSUN 5000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUS-5271-1 CH and SUS-5271-2 CH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Supergroup 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.
