Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARL 33029Arista ARL-33029
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-4116-AA-Side Runout Etching
AL-4116-BB-Side Runout Etching
AL-4116-AA-Side Label
AL-4116-BB-Side Label
Airto MoreiraPromises Of The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Promises Of The Sun
by Airto Moreira · 1976
19 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkLatin JazzFusionSamba
Promises Of The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Promises Of The Sun
10 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4116
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL-4116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4116-SA PP KENDUN-ASide 1
AL-4116-SB PP KENDUN-b JGSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4116-SA W KENDUN-bSide 1
AL-4116-SB W KENDUN-bSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4116-SA-1-1-1 KENDUN-b PRCSide 1
AL-4116-SB-1-1-1 KENDUN-a PRCSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-4116-SA-PP KENDUN-ASide 1
AL-4116-SB-PP KENDUN-b JGSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | Arista ARL 33029 / Arista ARL-33029First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL-4116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL-4116First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4116First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Europe | ARISTA C 066-98.770LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Arista 2C 066-98770LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80803LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80803LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Arista 8E 068 98770 / Arista 8E 068 - 98 770LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 20RS-13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Arista 202 827LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Arista AL-4116LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Arista AL 4116LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Batucada4:42
- A2Zuei3:56
- A3Promises Of The Sun5:27
- A4Candango3:56
- B1Circo Marimbondo4:15
- B2La De Casa4:04
- B3Ruas Do Recife3:19
- B4Georgiana6:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Promises Of The Sun are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Promises Of The Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Promises Of The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Brazil, US, Canada. One of them is Arista ARL 33029.
How do I tell if my copy of Promises Of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARL 33029, AL 4116, AL-4116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-4116-A and AL-4116-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Promises Of The Sun 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.
