Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
200 6349047 A1 (JF)Side A runout
200 6349047 B1 (JF)Side B runout
6349.047 ASide A label
6349.047 BSide B label
Jorge BenBen
Vinyl pressings
Ben
by Jorge Ben · 1972
16 pressings8 countriesMPBSambaLatin
Ben 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 Ben
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 047Philips 6349-047
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6369047 1Y // 1∇ 620 1 1 4Side A runout
6349047 21/1 420 4Side B runout
6349 047.1Side A label
6349 047.2Side B label
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 047
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 047
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Philips 6349 047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Argentina | Philips 6349 047First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Brazil | Philips 6349 047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Philips 6349 047 / Philips 6349-047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips FDX-148LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips FDX-148LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Philips 6349 047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Philips 6349 047LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Philips 6349 047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Brazil | Philips 6349 047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Elemental Music 700125 / Philips 700125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Russia | Audio Clarity ACL0094LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2025 | Italy | Future Shock FS4486LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6349 047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6349 047 / Philips 6349.047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Philips 6349 047LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem2:09
- A2O Circo Chegou2:46
- A3Paz E Arroz2:48
- A4Moça4:57
- A5Domingo 233:48
- A6Fio Maravilha2:13
- B1Quem Cochicha O Rabo Espicha3:25
- B2Caramba!... Galileu Da Galileia2:21
- B3Que Nega É Essa3:34
- B4As Rosas Eram Todas Amarelas3:45
- B5Taj Mahal5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ben are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ben are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was Ben first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Brazil, UK, Argentina. One of them is Philips 6349 047.
How do I tell if my copy of Ben is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6349 047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 200 6349047 A1 (JF) and 200 6349047 B1 (JF). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ben 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.
