US
1948- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 15037
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3207Side A
3208Side B
Les PaulLover / Brazil
Vinyl pressings
Lover / Brazil
by Les Paul · 1948
16 pressings10 countriesVocalJazzPop
Lover / Brazil was first pressed on vinyl in 1948. 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 Lover / Brazil
2 pressings came out in 1948, the album's first year. 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
1948- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 15037
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
3207-1D 8 2 [Anvil symbol] 6Runout, side A, stamped, variant 1
3208-1D-5 #3 [Anvil symbol] 3Runout, side B, stamped, variant 1
3207-1D-6 4 [Anvil symbol] 5Runout, side A, stamped, variant 2
3208-1D-5 #4 [Anvil symbol] 8Runout, side B, stamped/etched, variant 2
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.
1940s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | US | Capitol Records 15037First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1948 | US | Capitol Records 15037First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Switzerland | Telefunken Capitol CL 1600Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F16007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records 1600Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1951 | US | Capitol Records F16007", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1952 | Australia | Capitol Records CP026 / Capitol Records 15037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | Canada | Capitol Records C-693Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP026 / Capitol Records 15037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Capitol Records C 15037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 1600Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 10782Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Telefunken Capitol C 10782Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records Cap. 7 / Capitol Records 1600Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Italy | Capitol Records 1600Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records C 15037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALover
- BBrazil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover / Brazil are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lover / Brazil are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1948 and 1952.
When was Lover / Brazil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1948, in US. One of them is Capitol Records 15037.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover / Brazil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3207 and 3208. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover / Brazil 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.
