US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RS International RSIS 1002
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
RSI-11005-S-A #2 AZ❀ 4GR [anvil]Runout side A
RSI-11005-S-B AZ❀ 4GR [anvil]Runout side B
The Wonderland BandSuperman / Thrill Me (With Your Super Love)
Vinyl pressings
Superman / Thrill Me (With Your Super Love)
by The Wonderland Band · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Superman was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Superman
4 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- RS International RSSP 10002
- Format
- 12", Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- RS International RSSP 10002
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Building Records BGCS-1817
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Building Records BGCS-1817First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | RS International RSSP 10002First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1978 | US | RS International RSIS 1002First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | US | RS International RSSP 10002First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Quality QDC 912" | 12" |
| 1979 | Canada | Quality 2327X7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Quality QDC 912" | 12" |
| 1979 | Canada | Quality QPRO 10012", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Chile | RCA XXPBO-7687", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 101567" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASuperman3:23
- BThrill Me (With Your Super Love)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Superman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Superman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Superman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Brazil. One of them is RS International RSIS 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Superman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RSIS 1002, RSSP 10002, BGCS-1817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSI-11005-S-A #2 AZ❀ 4GR [anvil] and RSI-11005-S-B AZ❀ 4GR [anvil]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.