France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYSE. 5504Pye Records PYSE. 5504 SE
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PYSE 5504 A M.P.P.V.Runout side A
PYSE 5504 B M.P.P.V.Runout side B
PYSE. 5504 ALabel side A
PYSE. 5504 BLabel side B
Brotherhood Of ManB For Brotherhood
Vinyl pressings
B For Brotherhood
by Brotherhood Of Man · 1978
10 pressings10 countriesPop
B For Brotherhood 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 B For Brotherhood
10 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18567
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
June 1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 26 195 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
June 1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYLP 87014
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18567
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 5015
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Pye Records PYSE. 5504 / Pye Records PYSE. 5504 SEFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Greece | Pye Records NSPL 5015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | India | Stateside NSPL 18567 / Pye Records NSPL 18567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Pye Records SUX-112-YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Pye Records P-3048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Zimbabwe | Pye Records PYC 18567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Pye Records 26 195 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Pye Records PYLP 87014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Figaro2:53
- A2Broken Hearted Avenue3:01
- A3Cinderella3:29
- A4When Summer's Gone3:14
- A5I'll Never Let You Down3:09
- A6In Love3:44
- B1Beautiful Lover3:21
- B2I'm In A Dancing Mood3:05
- B3Much Better Than You2:36
- B4Roulette2:51
- B5The Greatest Love I Have Ever Known3:04
- B6People Over The World2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B For Brotherhood are there?
10 vinyl pressings of B For Brotherhood are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was B For Brotherhood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Pye Records PYSE. 5504.
How do I tell if my copy of B For Brotherhood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PYSE. 5504, NSPL 18567, 26 195 XOT, PYLP 87014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PYSE 5504 A M.P.P.V. and PYSE 5504 B M.P.P.V.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B For Brotherhood 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.
