US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SG2059A 1 FWѼ I Ʌ1FRunout A
SG-2059-B 2 I FWѼ JA Ʌ1GRunout B
SG 2059 ALabel A
SG 2059 BLabel B
Gary CrissRio De Janeiro
Vinyl pressings
Rio De Janeiro
by Gary Criss · 1977
22 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Rio De Janeiro was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rio De Janeiro
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P SG 2059 AXXX F/W JS I ɅRunout both sides, variant 1
P SG 2059 AXXX F/W JS I ɅRunout A, variant 2
P SG 2059 AX F/W JS I ɅRunout B, variant 2
P SG 2059 AXXX F/W JS I J ARunout A, variant 3
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 SG-2059-A-1 / FW JASide A Runout
T1 SG-2059-B-1 / FW JASide B Runout
SG 2059 ASide A Label
SG 2059 BSide B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Amazon AMZ-1000
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMZ-1000-A 1SSide A runout
AMZ-1000-B 1SSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Amazon AMZ-1000First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Salsoul Records S7-2059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 205912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2059First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 8.02012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | France | Carrere 49.3807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Carrere 2044 1187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Odeon 10 C 006-061.2777", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Spain | Odeon 10 C 006-061.2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Sweden | Carrere 7C 006-612777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Salsoul Records 2572-1 / Double J Records 2572-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ARio De Janeiro7:11
- BRio De Janeiro7:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rio De Janeiro are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Rio De Janeiro are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1993.
When was Rio De Janeiro first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Brazil, Canada. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 2059.
How do I tell if my copy of Rio De Janeiro is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 2059, AMZ-1000, S7-2059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG2059A 1 FWѼ I Ʌ1F and SG-2059-B 2 I FWѼ JA Ʌ1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rio De Janeiro 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.