Brazil
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137866
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSB-1407 ... 2SRunout side A, stamped
XSB-1408 ... 1SRunout side B, stamped
XSB-1407Label side A
XSB-1408Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Roberto Carlos
by Roberto Carlos · 1974
21 pressings13 countriesMPBBalladLatinPop
Roberto Carlos was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Roberto Carlos
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137866
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XSB-1407Label side A
XSB-1408Label side B
US
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- Caytronics CYS 1431
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 80642
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic ECPO-68CBS ECPO-68
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS Columbia DCS-770
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
04-05-10904-1A
04-05-10903-1B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | CBS 137866First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Epic ECPO-68 / CBS ECPO-68First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | CBS Columbia DCS-770First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Peru | CBS S. E. 8364First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Brazil | CBS 137866First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Portugal | CBS CBS 80642First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Caytronics CYS 1431First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Argentina | CBS 19.485 / Discos CBS 19.485LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | CBS 80642LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1838LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Uruguay | CBS 27.076LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | CBS DCS-730LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS S 81039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 137866LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 137866 / Discos CBS 137866LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | CBS 137866 / Discos CBS 137866LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | CBS 137866 / Discos CBS 137866LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Columbia 137866 / CBS 137866LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137866LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Mexico | CBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A. DCS-770LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Despedida4:43
- A2Quero Ver Você De Perto3:15
- A3O Portão5:27
- A4Ternura Antiga3:49
- A5Você2:53
- A6É Preciso Saber Viver3:22
- B1Eu Quero Apenas4:26
- B2Jogo De Damas4:15
- B3Resumo3:22
- B4A Deusa Da Minha Rua3:35
- B5A Estação4:07
- B6Eu Me Recordo = Yo Te Recuerdo4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roberto Carlos are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Roberto Carlos are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Roberto Carlos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Brazil, US, Portugal, Japan and more. One of them is CBS 137866, released December 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Roberto Carlos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 137866, CYS 1431, CBS 80642, ECPO-68) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB-1407 ... 2S and XSB-1408 ... 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roberto Carlos 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.
