Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A-1537CBS CBS A 1537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Roberto CarlosSail Away
Vinyl pressings
Sail Away
by Roberto Carlos · 1981
12 pressings7 countriesBoleroLatin
Sail Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Sail Away
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1537
- Format
- 7", Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1537
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1537
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 18-02474
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1537
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222875First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Brazil | CBS CP 987First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43.068First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS A-1537 / CBS CBSA 1537First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222 875First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A1537First year7", Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A1537First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A-1537 / CBS CBS A 1537First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1537First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Columbia 18-02474First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia 18-02474First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASail Away3:31
- BAt Peace In Your Smile = Na Paz Do Seu Sorriso4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sail Away are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sail Away are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Sail Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Spain, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS CBS A-1537.
How do I tell if my copy of Sail Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS A-1537, CBS A1537, 18-02474, CP 987) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sail Away 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.
