US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1305-SA BESTSide 1 Run-out
BELL 1305-SB BESTSide 2 Run-out
1305 SA BWSide 1 Label
1305 SB BWSide 2 Label
Vinyl pressings
Vintage 74
by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '77 · 1974
47 pressings26 countriesBossa NovaJazz-FunkSambaLatin Jazz
Vintage 74 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 Vintage 74
35 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 25 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R 104428 ASide 1 Run-out Stamp
R 104428 BSide 2 Run-out Stamp
1305 SASide 1 Label
1305 SBSide 2 Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1305-SA BESTSide 1 Run-out
BELL 1305-SB BESTSide 2 Run-out
1305 SA BWSide 1 Label
1305 SB BWSide 2 Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1305-SA AL [Artisan logo]Side 1 Run-out
BELL 1305-SB AL [Artisan logo]Side 2 Run-out
1305 SASide 1 Label
1305 SBSide 2 Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305Bell Records 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1305-SA [MR in circle] [Artisan logo] △18794(1)Runout side A
BELL 1305-SB [MR in circle] [Artisan logo] △18794-X(1)Runout side B
1305-SALabel side A
1305-SBLabel side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1305
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T BELL 1305-SA CTH-1 [Drum with 2 sticks]Side A Runout
T BELL 1305-SB-CTH-1 [Drum with 2 sticks]Side B Runout
1305 SASide A Label
1305 SBSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Bell Records 2308 090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2308 090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Polydor 2451 047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Circa 1305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Chile | Bell Records BELL 1305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Colombia | Bell Records 2308090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Dominican Republic | Fontana 6433 031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Bell Records 71506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Bell Records 2308 090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France & Benelux | Bell Records 2308090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2308 090First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Guatemala | Bell Records BELL 1305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Bell Records 2308 090A / Bell Records 2308 090LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Bell Records BELL 1305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Arista Records, Inc. SOLID 1017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Bell Records BELL 1305LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing3:36
- A2This Masquerade4:36
- A3The Waters Of March (Aguas De Março)3:56
- A4Waiting For Love4:18
- A5Lonely Sailor (Marinheiro Só)3:16
- B1Você Abusou3:57
- B2Superstition5:54
- B3Funny You Should Say That3:24
- B4Double Rainbow3:22
- B5If You Really Love Me3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vintage 74 are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Vintage 74 are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Vintage 74 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1305.
How do I tell if my copy of Vintage 74 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1305, BELLS 240, 2308 090, 2451 047) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1305-SA BEST and BELL 1305-SB BEST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vintage 74 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.
