Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-1116
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9022-1116-A TLCRunout side A
9022-1116-B TLCRunout side B
John KlemmerBrazilia
Vinyl pressings
Brazilia
by John Klemmer · 1979
12 pressings4 countriesJazz-FunkJazz
Brazilia was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Brazilia
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAA 1116
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1116
- Format
- LP, Album · Pickneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1116-A-MCA-P1 TML-S◈-P-◈A Side Etched TML-S ◈-P-◈ Stamped
AA-1116-B-MCA-P2 TML-S ◈-P-◈B Side Etched TML-S ◈-P-◈ Stamped
AA-1116-ASide A Label
AA-1116-BSide B Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1639
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA-1116-ASide A
AA-1116-BSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA 1116ABC Records 37115
- Format
- LP, Album · Platinum Plus Edition
- Runout / matrix
AA-1116-ASide A
AA-1116-BSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1116
- Format
- LP, Album · Pickneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA-1116-A-MCA-P1 TML-S◈-P-◈A Side Etched TML-S ◈-P-◈ Stamped
AA-1116-B-MCA-P2 TML-S ◈-P-◈B Side Etched TML-S ◈-P-◈ Stamped
AA-1116-ASide A Label
AA-1116-BSide B Label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | ABC Records AA 1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37115 / MCA Records MAA 1116LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6202First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA 1639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA 1116 / ABC Records 37115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | ABC Records AA-1116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA 1639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Brazilia = Brasilia9:11
- A2Tropical Snowflakes = Tropical Nevepedacos6:36
- A3Heartbreak = Kuebrou Meu Coraçaõ5:46
- A4Summertime = Tempo De Verão4:05
- B1Tender Storm = Suave Chuva4:18
- B2Copacabana = Copacabana6:01
- B3Bahia = Bahia5:03
- B4My Love Has Butterfly Wings ('79) = Meu Amor Tem Asasa Borboleta6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brazilia are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Brazilia are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Brazilia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, US, Australia, Japan. One of them is ABC Records 9022-1116.
How do I tell if my copy of Brazilia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9022-1116, MAA 1116, AA-1116, MCA 1639) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9022-1116-A TLC and 9022-1116-B TLC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brazilia 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.
