US
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3019CTI Records SP-3019
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
3037-1 A13352 VAN GELDERSide A runout
3038-5 A13352-X VAN GELDERSide B runout
SP-3037Label A
SP-3038Label B
Vinyl pressings
Courage
by Milton Nascimento · 1969
24 pressings7 countriesBossanovaMPBLatinFolk
Courage was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Courage
7 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3019CTI Records SP-3019
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
3037-1 VAN GELDER A 2 PA runout
3038-5 P 4-24-69 VAN GELDER A 3B runout
SP 3037A label
SP 3038B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3019CTI Records SP-3019
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 949CTI Records AMLS 949
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records A&M 2037
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SA & M 2037A&M Records A&M 2037
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-3037Runout and label side A
SP-3038Runout and label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | A&M Records A&M 2037First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | A&M Records SA & M 2037 / A&M Records A&M 2037First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Mexico | A&M Records AML/S 1031First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMLS 949 / CTI Records AMLS 949First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-3019 / CTI Records SP-3019First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-3019 / CTI Records SP-3019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records SP-3019 / CTI Records SP-3019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | CTI Records AML-332 / A&M Records AML-332LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47037 / CTI Records SLAM 47037LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-9-3019 / CTI Records SP-9-3019LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3820 / CTI Records C25Y3820LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3820LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records C25Y3820LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Discos CBS 231.238 / 1-464113LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spain | Ojo De Mujer OJO25001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Spain | Ojo De Mujer OJO25001LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA & M 2037 / A&M Records A&M 2.037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2037 / A&M Records SA & M 2037LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA & M 2037 / A&M Records A&M 2.037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2037 / CTI Records SA&M 2037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 60850 / A&M Records SA&M 2037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SP-3037 / A&M Records SA&M 2037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA & M 2037 / A&M Records A&M 2.037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2037 / CTI Records SA&M 2037LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bridges (Travessia)
- A2Vera Cruz
- A3Tres Pontas
- A4Outubro
- A5Courage
- B1Rio Vermelho
- B2Gira Girou (Round 'N' Round)
- B3Morro Velho
- B4Catavento
- B5Canção Do Sal
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Courage are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Courage are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Courage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Brazil, Mexico. One of them is A&M Records SP-3019, released September 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Courage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3019, AMLS 949, A&M 2037, SA & M 2037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3037-1 A13352 VAN GELDER and 3038-5 A13352-X VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Courage 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.
