US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA916-H
- Format
- LP, Album · Gimmick Cover
- Runout / matrix
UALA-916-1 (2) FWCS f (at an angle)Side 1
UALA-916-2 (1 is scratched over with the 2) -RE FWCS f (at an angle)Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Brass Construction IV
by Brass Construction · 1978
18 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Brass Construction IV was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Brass Construction IV
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA916-H
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA916-H
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TI UALA 916-1-1 FW CSSide A runout
T\ UALA 916-2-1 FW CSSide B runout
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 30210
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAG 30210 A - 1USide A
UAG 30210 B - 1USide B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 36774United Artists Records L36774
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX 53649 2ASide A runout
SMX 53650 2ASide B runout
SMX-53649Side A label
SMX-53650Side B label
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 31C 064 61909
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records L 36774 / United Artists Records L36774First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | United Artists Records 31C 064 61909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Chile | United Artists Records 25224 / United Artists Records 32/C064-61999First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | United Artists Records 2S.068.61909First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-652First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | United Artists Records GP-652First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 36774First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | United Artists Records L 36774First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Nigeria | United Artists Records UA-LA916HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UAG 30210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United Artists Records UA-LA916-HLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Get Up8:00
- A2One To One5:00
- A3Perceptions (What's The Right Direction)3:47
- A4Pick Yourself Up4:42
- B1Help Yourself4:04
- B2Night Chaser3:40
- B3Starting Tomorrow4:34
- B4Sweet As Sugar4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brass Construction IV are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Brass Construction IV are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Brass Construction IV first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA916-H.
How do I tell if my copy of Brass Construction IV is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA916-H, UAG 30210, L 36774, 31C 064 61909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UALA-916-1 (2) FWCS f (at an angle) and UALA-916-2 (1 is scratched over with the 2) -RE FWCS f (at an angle). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brass Construction IV 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.
