US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP-05135A-RCA1A-Side Runout, etched
A+M SP-05135B-RCA1B-Side Runout, etched
SP-05135-ASide A, label
SP-05135-BSide A, label
Sérgio MendesBrasil ’86
Vinyl pressings
Brasil ’86
by Sérgio Mendes · 1986
15 pressings10 countriesVocalSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Brasil ’86 was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 ’86
13 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5135
- Format
- LP, Album · EMW
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP-05135A-ESI EMWA-Side Runout, etched
A+M SP-05135B-ESI EMWB-Side Runout, etched
SP-05135-ASide A, label
SP-05135-BSide A, label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5135
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP-05135A-E51A-Side Runout, etched
A+M SP-05135B-E51B-Side Runout, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5135
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5135
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L38650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-66691 W2BA-Side Runout, etched
SMX-66691 W2DB-Side Runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records L38650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 135-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-5135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | A&M Records 395135 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | A&M Records 395135 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3077First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5135LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-5135First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Venezuela | A&M Records 500.001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | PolyGram LPR 73037 / A&M Records LPR 73037LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Daylight4:30
- A2Take This Love4:20
- A3What Do We Mean To Each Other4:35
- A4Your Smile3:30
- A5The River = O Rio2:35
- B1Nonstop3:23
- B2It Hurts A Whole Lot More4:13
- B3Flower Of Bahia = Flor Da Bahia4:19
- B4No Place To Hide2:49
- B5Here Where I Belong2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brasil ’86 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Brasil ’86 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Brasil ’86 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5135.
How do I tell if my copy of Brasil ’86 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5135, AMA 5135, L38650, 395 135-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M SP-05135A-RCA1 and A+M SP-05135B-RCA1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brasil ’86 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.
