France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2304 278
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PYR- 2304278 ASide A Etched
2 332 053 S1 3 20 1 V 2Side A Stamped
PYR- 2304278 BSide B Etched
2332 053 S2 3 20 1 V 1.2Side B Stamped
Luiz BonfáBraziliana
Vinyl pressings
Braziliana
by Luiz Bonfá · 1975
10 pressings4 countriesBossa NovaJazz
Braziliana was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Braziliana
3 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2332053
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 2304 278 A
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2304 278 1 1 520 09 07 75Runout area side A
2304 278 2 1 520 09 07 75Runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Verve Records 2304 278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | France | Verve Records 2332053First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Verve Records 2304 278 AFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Chile | Verve Records 2332 053LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 278LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 278LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 278LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 278LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Verve Records 2304 278LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2332 053LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Quebra Mar (The Sea Wall)
- A2Agua De Beber
- A3Samba De Duas Notas (Samba Two Notes)
- A4Favela
- A5Tristeza (Brazilian Blues)
- A6So Danco Samba
- A7O Amor Que Acabou (The Love That Ended)
- B1Samba Da Minha Terra
- B2Rosa Moreno
- B3Un Abraco No Bonfa
- B4Bim Bom
- B5Meditation
- B6O Pato (The Duck)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Braziliana are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Braziliana are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Braziliana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Italy. One of them is Verve Records 2304 278.
How do I tell if my copy of Braziliana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2304 278, 2332053, 2304 278 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PYR- 2304278 A and 2 332 053 S1 3 20 1 V 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Braziliana 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.
