UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 64984
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Confetti
by Sérgio Mendes · 1984
25 pressings20 countriesAfrobeatLatinBalladVocal
Confetti was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Confetti
24 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 20 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLS 64984
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4984
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP04984A-RCA 1Side A Runout Groove (Etched)
A&M SP04984B(RE-1)-RCA2Side B Runout Groove (Etched)
A&M SP04984A-M2 MR △ 26421Side A
A&M SP04984B(RE-1)-M1 MR △ 26421XSide B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4984
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SPO49844A-RCA 1 I A3Runout side A variant 1
A&M SPO4984B(RE-1)-RCA1 I A1BRunout side B variant 1
A&M SPO4984A-RCA1 I A2 FRunout side A variant 2
A&M SPO4984B(RE-1)-RCA2 I A14Runout side B variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4984
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · B Electrosound Group Midwest Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP04984A-ES3Side A Runout Groove (Etched) (Variant 1)
A&M SP04984B-(RE-1)-ES2Side B Runout Groove (Etched) (Variant 1)
A+M SP 04984 A-ES3 EMWSide A runout, etched (Variant 2)
A+M SP 049840B(RE-1)-ES1 EMWSide B runout, etched (Variant 2)
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 20.532
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.532First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records L 38152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records L 38152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-4984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Opus/Columbia 412.080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Colombia | A&M Records 106-0049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 1006556First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64984 / A&M Records AMLM 64984First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | A&M Records TVAML-303First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64984First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | A&M Records SP-4984First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Olympia5:25
- A2Say It With Your Body4:31
- A3Let's Give A Little More This Time3:42
- A4The Sound Of One Song3:23
- B1Alibis3:59
- B2Dance Attack3:55
- B3Kisses3:20
- B4Real Life3:59
- B5Olympia (Instrumental Version)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confetti are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Confetti are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Confetti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLX 64984.
How do I tell if my copy of Confetti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLX 64984, AMLS 64984, SP-4984, 20.532) 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 Confetti 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.
