Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180Warner Bros. Records BR36.180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR-36180-A =Side A [Runout etched]
BR-36180-B -Side B [Runout etched]
Gilberto GilLuar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar)
Vinyl pressings
Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar)
by Gilberto Gil · 1981
18 pressings11 countriesMPBLatinFunk / Soul
Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar)
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180Warner Bros. Records BR36.180
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA 83825
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
36180 AEtched on Side A
36180 BEtched on Side B
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 91 050WEA BR 36180
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 91050 A2 BR-36180Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 91050 BX BR-36180Runout side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 91 050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY (0) R / S Alsdorf 91050 ARunout A (variant 1)
STRAWBERRY (0) R / S Alsdorf 91050 BRunout B (variant 1)
STRAWBERRY (G) R / S Alsdorf 91050 ARunout A (variant 2)
R / S Alsdorf 91050 BX STRAWBERRY (G)Runout B (variant 2)
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 91 050WEA BR 36 180
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 91050 A STRAWBERRY (C)Runout side 1, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 91050 BX STRAWBERRY (C)Runout side 2, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 91050 A STRAWBERRY (C)Runout side 1, variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 91050 B STRAWBERRY (C)Runout side 2, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | WEA 83825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180 / Warner Bros. Records BR36.180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180 / Warner Bros. Records BR36.180First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Europe | WEA WEA 91 050 / WEA BR 36180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | WEA WEA 91 050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 91 050 / WEA BR 36 180First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 91 050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Israel | WEA International BAN 91050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | WEA Music WEA 91 050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-11077WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 91050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Warner Bros. Records WAR B 91050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records S 90.492First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | WEA 208951LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180 / Warner Bros. Records BR36.180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 610.6007 / Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | WEA 670.4319 / Warner Music Brasil 229256782-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Today 2312 104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar
- A2Palco
- A3Sonho Molhado
- A4Lente Do Amor
- A5Morena
- B1Cara Cara
- B2Cores Vivas
- B3Axé Babá
- B4Flora
- B5Se Eu Quiser Falar Com Deus
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Brazil, Argentina, Europe, France and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BR 36.180.
How do I tell if my copy of Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR 36.180, 83825, WEA 91 050, BAN 91050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR-36180-A = and BR-36180-B -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar) 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.
