Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu
- Format
- 7", EP
Carlos MendesFesta Da Vida
Vinyl pressings
Festa Da Vida
by Carlos Mendes · 1972
12 pressings6 countriesLatinFolkWorld& Country
Festa Da Vida was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Festa Da Vida
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu SAT 830
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SAT-830-ARunout A
SAT-830-ARunout B
830-ALabel A
830-BLabel B
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu SAT 830
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25581
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Disques Vogue INT.80286 / Orfeu INT. 80286First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Disques Vogue 45 O.4060First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | Vogue 45 O.40607", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Germany | Ariola 12 109 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | OrfeuFirst year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1972 | Portugal | Orfeu SAT 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Orfeu SAT 830First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1972 | Spain | Ariola 10.611-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Sweden | Pye International 7N.25581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25581First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFesta Da Vida
- BShadows
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Festa Da Vida are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Festa Da Vida are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Festa Da Vida first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Portugal, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Orfeu.
How do I tell if my copy of Festa Da Vida is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAT 830, 7N.25581, INT.80286, 45 O.4060) 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 Festa Da Vida 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.