Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu STAT 009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STAT 009 A 3 LSide A Runouts [Etched]
STAT 009 B 2 DSide B Runouts [Etched]
STAT 009-ASide A Label
STAT 009-BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Cantigas Do Maio
by José Afonso · 1971
18 pressings6 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Cantigas Do Maio was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Cantigas Do Maio
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mozambique
1971- Label and catalog number
- Orfeu STAT 009
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Mozambique | Orfeu STAT 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Le Chant Du Monde LDX 74558LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Portugal | Orlador 2049 / Universal 2049LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1975 | Germany | pläne S 88 115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Italy | I Dischi Dello Zodiaco VPA 8219LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 001-36LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Portugal | RR RRLP2181LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Portugal | Mais 5 LM5018LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | pläne S 88 115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009 / Orfeu STAT-009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu RT LP 18032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu ST 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009 / Orfeu STAT-009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Orfeu STAT 009LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Senhor Arcanjo3:50
- A2Cantigas Do Maio5:50
- A3Milho Verde2:15
- A4Cantar Alentejano5:30
- B1Grândola, Vila Morena3:30
- B2Maio Maduro Maio3:15
- B3Mulher Da Erva2:50
- B4Ronda Das Mafarricas2:55
- B5Coro Da Primavera4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cantigas Do Maio are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Cantigas Do Maio are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 2022.
When was Cantigas Do Maio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Portugal, Mozambique. One of them is Orfeu STAT 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Cantigas Do Maio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STAT 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STAT 009 A 3 L and STAT 009 B 2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cantigas Do Maio 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.