Brazil
1977- Label and catalog number
- Odeon SXMOFB 3931
- Format
- LP, Album · Fold-out
SimoneFace A Face
Vinyl pressings
Face A Face
by Simone · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesMPBLatin
Face A Face 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 Face A Face
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Emi 36030Capitol Records 36030
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SBRXLD 12987Side A
SBRXLD 12988Side B
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 8E 072 82436
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI SLPE 500.764
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1977- Label and catalog number
- Emi SLP-500764
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Emi 36030 / Capitol Records 36030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Odeon SXMOFB 3931First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Odeon 8E 072 82436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Uruguay | EMI SLPE 500.764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Uruguay | Emi SLP-500764First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brazil | EMI 060245558884 / Universal Music 060245558884LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 82436DLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 82436DLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 82436DLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | EMI 11C 074 82436LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Face A Face4:29
- A2Primeiro De Maio3:45
- A3Reis E Rainhas Do Maracatu2:55
- A4O Que Será4:48
- A5Céu De Brasília4:33
- B1Paixão E Fé4:29
- B2Jura Secreta4:22
- B3Valsa Rancho3:26
- B4Canôa, Canôa3:52
- B5Começaria Tudo Outra Vez3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Face A Face are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Face A Face are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was Face A Face first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Uruguay. One of them is Odeon SXMOFB 3931.
How do I tell if my copy of Face A Face is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXMOFB 3931, 36030, 8E 072 82436, SLPE 500.764) 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 Face A Face 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.