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Samba De Janeiro

by Bellini · 1997

12 pressings3 countriesEuro HouseHouseElectronicLatin

Samba De Janeiro was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Samba De Janeiro

11 pressings came out in 1997, 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.

Germany

1997
Label and catalog number
Ritmo Latino Brazil 001
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

I701533-01 A1 MKRunout stamped side A

I701533-01 B1 MKRunout stamped side B

Full details of this pressing

Germany

1997
Label and catalog number
Ritmo Latino BRAZIL 001R
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

A701308–02 C-1 MKC side

A701308–02 D1 MKD side

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1997FranceScorpio Music 192 331.1 / Scorpio Music 253First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1997FranceScorpio MusicFirst year12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1997GermanyRitmo Latino BRAZIL 001RX / Orbit Records BRAZIL 001RXFirst year12"12"
1997GermanyRitmo Latino Brazil 001First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1997GermanyRitmo Latino BRAZIL 001RFirst year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1997GermanyOrbit RecordsFirst year12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1997GermanyRitmo Latino Brazil 001First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1997GermanyRitmo LatinoFirst year12", Misprint, Promo · Promo12", Misprint, Promo · Promo
1997GermanyOrbit RecordsFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo
1997UKOrbit Records DINST 165First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1997UKVirgin DINSTDJ 165First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyRitmo Latino12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. A1Samba De Janeiro (Da Bomb Mix)5:16
  2. A2Samba De Janeiro (Canadian Summer Edit)6:37
  3. B1Samba De Janeiro (Mega'Lo Mania Remix)8:01
  4. B2Samba De Janeiro (Frontroom Remix)5:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Samba De Janeiro are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Samba De Janeiro are listed here, from 3 countries.

When was Samba De Janeiro first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, France, Germany. One of them is Orbit Records DINST 165.

How do I tell if my copy of Samba De Janeiro is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DINST 165, DINSTDJ 165, 192 331.1, BRAZIL 001RX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Samba De Janeiro 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.

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