France
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
['a AREACEM' logo]Stamped runout both sides
53 001 AHand-etched runout side A
53001 BHand-etched runout side B
Chocolat'sBrasilia Carnaval
Vinyl pressings
Brasilia Carnaval
by Chocolat's · 1975
11 pressings6 countriesMerengueDiscoElectronicLatin
Brasilia Carnaval 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 Brasilia Carnaval
7 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius 53.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elver 36.236Omega International 110-36.236Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Background Labels
- Runout / matrix
SFO 20771 / 2run-out groove A
SFO 20772 / 2run-out groove B
SFo 20771center label A
SFo 20772center label B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Omega International 110/36.236Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black Background Labels
- Runout / matrix
SFO-20771 / 4Runout A
SFO-20772 / 4Runout B
SFo 20771Center label A
SFo 20772Center label B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 16 548 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 16548 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 16548 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 16 548 ALabel A
S 16 548 BLabel B
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joker M 7203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-7203-A/1 24-7-75Runout side A
M-7203-B 18-7-75Runout side B
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 | Belgium | Elver 36.236 / Omega International 110-36.236YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Omega International 110/36.236YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Jupiter Records 16 548 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Joker M 7203First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Joker M 7203First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Aquarius 53.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Aquarius AQ 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Philips SFL-21457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Philips SFL-21457", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Aquarius 53.0017", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABrasilia Carnaval3:02
- BBrasilia Carnaval (Version Folklorique)3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brasilia Carnaval are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brasilia Carnaval are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Brasilia Carnaval first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy. One of them is Aquarius 53.001, released April 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Brasilia Carnaval is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 53.001, 36.236, 110/36.236Y, 16 548 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ['a AREACEM' logo] and 53 001 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brasilia Carnaval 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.