France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Soukous SV. 13003
- Format
- LP
Black SoulBrasil Africa
Vinyl pressings
Brasil Africa
by Black Soul · 1975
11 pressings10 countriesDiscoAfricanElectronicLatin
Brasil Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Brasil Africa
3 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Vogue SV.13003
- Format
- LP
Costa Rica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Onda Nueva Records 76-5-1246
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Vogue SV.13003First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Costa Rica | Onda Nueva Records 76-5-1246First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | France | Soukous SV. 13003First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Italy | Vogue ILS 9045LP | LP |
| 1976 | South Africa | Vogue VEL.2051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Vogue VGLP-12136LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Colombia | Vogue 22 (0231) 00003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart 60374 / Musart EDI - 60374LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Vogue VMP 5001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Vogue LPV-28021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Teal TRC 3009 / Vogue TRC 3009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Brasil Africa3:48
- A2Hoe Hoa3:01
- A3Black Soul Music3:42
- A4The Sphynx5:00
- B1El Hombrecito3:18
- B2Kaye Tchi Senegal2:54
- B3Mangous Ye3:03
- B4Magic Woman3:27
- B5Bongo Drums2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brasil Africa are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brasil Africa are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Brasil Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada, Costa Rica. One of them is Soukous SV. 13003.
How do I tell if my copy of Brasil Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SV. 13003, SV.13003, 76-5-1246) 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 Brasil Africa 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.