US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Dion & The BelmontsBerimbau
Vinyl pressings
Berimbau
by Dion & The Belmonts · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesSoulPop RockRockFunk / Soul
Berimbau was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Berimbau
8 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13600A Runout
13595B Runout
AMP 45-13600A Label
AMP 45-13595B Label
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 45-10868
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
November 18, 1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice POP 1565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Sol
- Runout / matrix
45 AMP 13600 - 1 G KT 1Side A runout
45 AMP 13595 - 1 A KT 1Side B runout
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton P 1549First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1565First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10868First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10868First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-108687", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | ABC Records 45-10868First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1565First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | His Master's Voice POP 1565First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABC Records 108687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABerimbau2:46
- BMy Girl The Month Of May2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Berimbau are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Berimbau are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Berimbau first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ABC Records 45-10868, released November 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Berimbau is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-10868, POP 1565, P 1549) 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 Berimbau 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.
