Vinyl pressings
by Blood, Sweat And Tears · 1977
Brand New Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 15 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.
AB - 1015 - A- 1A 1SSide A, Variant 1
AB - 1015 - B ø SR/2 B1 1SSide B, Variant 1
AB - 1015 - A- 1A A XS 2SSide A, Variant 2
AB - 1015 - B ø SR/2 H L ~XS~ 1SSide B, Variant 2
AB-1015-1C B3 - - 2S SXTSide A - variant 1
AB-1015-B ② SR/2 D SXT 1SSide B - variant 1
AB-1015-A-1A A S2 SXSide A - variant 2
AB-1015-B ① SR/2 H- S1 SXTSide B - variant 2
R144086A 1 1 A1 ASide A runout, stamped except last A
R144086B 1 1 A1 ASide B runout, stamped except last A
AB-1015-A - 1A D EXP S 2
AB-1015-B 4 (circled) SR/2 A1 (Union flag)
ABCL 5234. A1. 2 ALLEN ASide A runout
ABCL. 5234 .B1. 2 ALLEN ASide B runout
(ABCL.5234A)Side A label
(ABCL.5234B)Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Music Hall 50-16.044First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | ABC Records AB - 1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | ABC Records 25 542 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-26-404-087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | ABC Records AB 1.015 / Carrere 68.055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Records 25 542 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | ABC Records AB-1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | ABC Records EDI 60407First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | ABC Records 25542 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | ABC Records MOV-7008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1244/7 / Mediterraneo 17.1244/7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1244/7 / Mediterraneo 17.1244/7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5234First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | ABC Records AB-1015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | MCA Coral ORL 8675LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Turkey | West WNŞLP 153LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | ABC Records LP-7056LP, Album | LP, Album |
30 vinyl pressings of Brand New Day are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, New Zealand, Argentina and more. One of them is ABC Records AB-1015, released October 21, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB-1015, ABCL 5234, AB - 1015, 50-16.044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AB - 1015 - A- 1A 1S and AB - 1015 - B ø SR/2 B1 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
