Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Somerset 746
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
746 A-6Side A
746 B-6Side B
Frank ValdorLive In Rio
Vinyl pressings
Live In Rio
by Frank Valdor · 1972
12 pressings5 countriesSambaEasy ListeningLatinPop
Live In Rio 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 Live In Rio
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sonic 9106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9106 A-1Side A
9106 B-1Side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Somerset 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
746 A-6 HA — runout, stamped
746 B-6 GB — runout, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Somerset 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
746 A-6A — runout, stamped
746 B-6B — runout, stamped
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Somerset 746
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
746 A-6Side A
746 B-6Side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Somerset 746
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
746 A-6 GA — runout, stamped
746 B-6 GB — runout, stamped
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 | Australia | Sonic 9106 / Somerset 9106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Somerset 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Sonic 9106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Somerset 746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Somerset 746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Somerset 746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Somerset 746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Sonic SO 9018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | MH 210-MH-529First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Portugal | Roda SCRL 6502LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Europa 111 552.9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Europa 111 552.9LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Brazil2:34
- A2Samba-Maracatu3:18
- A3Samba De Uma Nota So2:02
- A4Ave Maria No Morro2:36
- A5Desafinado3:03
- A6Cachaça Queima2:10
- B1Tristeza2:11
- B2Garota De Ipanema3:11
- B3Manha De Carnaval3:14
- B4Mas Que Nada2:33
- B5Olé Mulher Rendeira2:28
- B6A Banda2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In Rio are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Live In Rio are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Live In Rio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Australia, Italy, Spain. One of them is Somerset 746.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In Rio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 746, 9106, SO 9018, 210-MH-529) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 746 A-6 and 746 B-6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live In Rio 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.