US
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 – CHRunout etched A
BNST-84332-2 – MDRunout etched B
BNST 84332-ALabel A
BNST 84332-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Super Nova
by Wayne Shorter · 1970
34 pressings7 countriesFree JazzFusionJazz
Super Nova was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Nova
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
March 1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 114 CHSide A, runout etched
BNST-84332-2 MDSide B, runout etched
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 CHSide A
BNST-84332-2 114 MDSide B ("114 MD" etched very and hard to see)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 CHSide A
BNST-84332-2 114 MDSide B ("114 MD" etched very and hard to see)
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 CHRunout side A, etched
BNST-84332-2 MDRunout side B, stamped, exc. 'MD'
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BST 84332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BNST-84332-1 Re 1 B.A.Runout side A, etched
BNST-84332-2 MDRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | Blue Note BST 84332 / Blue Note BST-84332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84332 / Blue Note BST-84332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84332 / Blue Note BST-84332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Blue Note BST 84332 / Blue Note BST-84332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Portugal | Blue Note 11C 076-83127LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Blue Note BST 84332LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Blue Note 7843321LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | France | Blue Note 84332 / Blue Note 7843321LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Blue Note B1 84332LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84332 KLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 84332 / Blue Note BST 84 332 KLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Super Nova4:45
- A2Swee-Pea4:35
- A3Dindi (Pronounced "Jin-Jee")9:45
- B1Water Babies4:50
- B2Capricorn7:45
- B3More Than Human6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Super Nova are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Super Nova are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.
When was Super Nova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK. One of them is Blue Note BST 84332, released March 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Super Nova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 84332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST-84332-1 – CH and BNST-84332-2 – MD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Super Nova 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.
