New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMK-2992
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-30721Side A label
MX-30722Side B label
Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66Pretty World / Festa
Vinyl pressings
Pretty World / Festa
by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66 · 1968
20 pressings9 countriesSambaLatinPop
Pretty World / Festa was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Pretty World / Festa
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK-2992First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-29927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210 0737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | A&M Records 210 0737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Germany | A&M Records 210 0737", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Italy | A&M Records AM 8417", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | A&M Records AM 8417", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7517", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 10497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | A&M Records 45-13.0717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | A&M Records A & M 1049X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 10497", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | A&M Records 10497", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records AMK-29927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 210 0737", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 10497", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | A&M Records 1049-S7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APretty World3:20
- AAFesta4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pretty World / Festa are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Pretty World / Festa are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Pretty World / Festa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in New Zealand. One of them is A&M Records AMK-2992.
How do I tell if my copy of Pretty World / Festa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMK-2992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-30721 and MX-30722. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pretty World / Festa 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.
