UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 312 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3953121 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, stamped
3953121 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, stamped
395 312 1-ALabel side A
395 312 1-BLabel side B
The Neville BrothersBrother's Keeper
Vinyl pressings
Brother's Keeper
by The Neville Brothers · 1990
10 pressings9 countriesBayou FunkSoulFunk / SoulPop
Brother's Keeper was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Brother's Keeper
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 75021 5312 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
75021-5312-1-A-DMM STERLING DMM gc SP1-3A side runout
75021-5312-B-DMM SP1-2 STERLING DMM gcB side runout
75021 5312 I-AA side label
75021 5312 I-BB side label
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 312-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 312-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 312-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
395 312 1 S1=1 670 07 11³⁶A-side runout, variant 1, stamped
395 312 1 S2=1 670 07 11⁴³B-side runout, variant 1, stamped
395 312 1 S1=1 670 07 1126A-side runout, variant 2, stamped
395 312 1 S2=1 670 07 1130B-side runout, variant 2, stamped
Greece
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395312-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A◊M395312 A DT410 3198Runout stamp A
A◊M395312 B DT410 3198Runout stamp B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | A&M Records 395 312-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 312-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 395 312-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | A&M Records 395312-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | A&M Records 395312-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | South Africa | A&M Records STARL 5745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Polygram SEL-RA 2075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records 395 312 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records 75021 5312 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221678 / A&M Records 221678LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Brother Blood4:33
- A2Brother Jake4:47
- A3Steer Me Right3:13
- A4Fearless4:11
- A5Sons And Daughters5:01
- A6Fallin' Rain4:00
- B1Jah Love3:21
- B2River Of Life5:19
- B3Witness4:04
- B4My Brother's Keeper3:33
- B5Sons And Daughters (Reprise)4:08
- B6Mystery Train4:28
- B7Bird On A Wire5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brother's Keeper are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brother's Keeper are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Brother's Keeper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records 395 312 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Brother's Keeper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 395 312 1, 75021 5312 1, 395 312-1, 395312-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3953121 A-1U-1-1 and 3953121 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brother's Keeper 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.
