US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11381
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Sérgio Mendes & The New Brasil '77The Real Thing
Vinyl pressings
The Real Thing
by Sérgio Mendes & The New Brasil '77 · 1977
12 pressings4 countriesDiscoLatinFunk / Soul
The Real Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Real Thing
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E-45416-ALabel A
E-45416-BLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11381
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · SP suffix
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-45416
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Elektra E 45416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Elektra W 12275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Elektra AS-11381First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Elektra AS-11381First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Elektra E-45416First year7", Single | 7", Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Elektra AS-1167912", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Elektra AS-11381 / Elektra WQJP-101512", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Real Thing5:58
- BMozambique3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Real Thing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 2010.
When was The Real Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is Elektra AS-11381.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-11381, E-45416, E 45416, W 12275) 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 The Real Thing 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.