US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Brasil '88
by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88 · 1978
22 pressings15 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzDiscoJazz
Brasil '88 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Brasil '88
21 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 15 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC
- Runout / matrix
6E-134-A-2-PRC-11-11 KENDUN-C THM PRC
6E-134-B-2-PRC-11-11 KENDUN-C THM PRC
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
6E-134-A U788*Side A [Stamped]
6§E-134-B U789*Side A [Stamped]
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-134
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PRC
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Elektra 6E-134First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | Elektra 6E 134First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Victor 204.1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E 134First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Colombia | Elektra 23(4031)00051First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Elektra 52.074 / Elektra 52 074-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Elektra 52.074LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Italy | Elektra W 52074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVP-6298First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Mexico | Elektra LWE 5298First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Mexico | Elektra GWEA 5298First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52074 / Elektra 6E-134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Elektra 6E-134First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Elektra S 90.047 / Hispavox S 90.047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Elektra K 52074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bridges4:38
- A2Waters Of March3:50
- A3That's Enough For Me3:52
- A4Misturada3:00
- B1One More Lie3:39
- B2Midnight Lovers3:22
- B3Harley3:02
- B4Tiro Cruzado3:21
- B5Life Goes On4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brasil '88 are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Brasil '88 are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Brasil '88 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-134.
How do I tell if my copy of Brasil '88 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-134, K 52074, 6E 134, 204.1003) 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 Brasil '88 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.