US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P.I.R. AA-ZS8-3652-3 F/W NS
P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3652-4 F/W NS
The O'JaysBrandy
Vinyl pressings
Brandy
by The O'Jays · 1978
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Brandy was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Brandy
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
p P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3652-3 F/W NSRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
AA-AF ZS8 3652-3Labels
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T P.I.R. AC-ZS8-3652-3- A D F/W NS TIIIRunout side A
T P.I.R. AD-ZS8-3652-3-2̶ A̶ E̶ F/W NS TIIRunout side B
AA-AF ZS8 3652-3Label sides A & B
UK
August 25, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records S PIR 6658
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
S PIR 6658 A1Runout, side A - etched (variant 1)
S PIR 6658 B1Runout, side B - etched (variant 1)
S PIR 6658 A1 BRunout, side A - etched/stamped (variant 2)
S PIR 6658 B1 <Runout, side B - etched/stamped (Variant 2)
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Epic SC 71707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 6658First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 6658First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 6658First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 6658First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 6658First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABrandy3:33
- BTake Me To The Stars3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Brandy are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Brandy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Mexico and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3652.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 3652, S PIR 6658, SC 71707, PIR 6658) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P.I.R. AA-ZS8-3652-3 F/W NS and P.I.R. AB-ZS8-3652-4 F/W NS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandy 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.
