UK
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Horse HOSS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
HOSS 7A-1U L KT 1Side A stamped runout
HOSS 7B-1U G R KT 1Side B stamped runout
Vinyl pressings
Brandy
by Scott English · 1971
23 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Brandy was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Brandy
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Horse HOSS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
HOSS 7A-1UA Side
HOSS 7B-1UB Side
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Horse HOSS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J 171
- Format
- Single, 45 RPM, 7"
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J-171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion ITFK-4417
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Mx 39115 3AVariant 1, side A runout
Mx 39116 3AVariant 1, side B runout
2 Mx39115 3AVariant 2, side A runout
ߖ Mx39116 3AVariant 2, side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Fontana 6134 008First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Janus Records 1098-171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Trojan Records 10 721 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Trojan Records 10721 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | Trojan Records 10721-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Sweden | Sonet T-7875First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Horse HOSS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Horse HOSS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Janus Records J 171First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1971 | US | Janus Records J-171First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Horse HOSS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Interfusion ITFK-4417First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | South Africa | Island Records TOS 841First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Trojan Records BCS-1707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Brazil | Trojan Records BCS-1707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 6134 0087", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Lebanon | Horse HOSS 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Janus Records J 171Single, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
Tracklist
- ABrandy
- BLead Me Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandy are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Brandy are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 1975.
When was Brandy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, South Africa and more. One of them is Horse HOSS 7, released September 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HOSS 7, J 171, J-171, ITFK-4417) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HOSS 7A-1U L KT 1 and HOSS 7B-1U G R KT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandy 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.