US
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-498
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-498-ASA Side Label
M-498-BSB Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Brazil
by The Ritchie Family · 1975
33 pressings23 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Brazil was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Brazil
26 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-498
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
20TH CENTURY FOX - M - 498-AS MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NSSide A runout, variant 1
20TH CENTURY FOX - M - 498-BS X MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NSSide B runout, variant 1
20TH CENTURY FOX - M - 498 - AS X MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NSSide A runout, variant 2
20 CENTURY FOX - M - 498 - BS MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA NSSide B runout, variant 2
US
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- RPM 1106
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
RPM1106AA Side Label
RPM1106BB Side Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-498
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
20TH CENTURY FOX - M - 498-AS -1A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS A 3 / SRunout side A
20TH CENTURY FOX-M-498-BS -1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS A 2 \ SRunout side B
M-498-ASSide A label inside parenthesis
M-498-BSSide B label inside parenthesis
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383-358
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
September 1975- Label and catalog number
- Vicor International VI 2189
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VI-2189-ASide A runout, etched
VI-2189-BSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Vogue VBL 9003First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape TT-076First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1975 | Canada | Able ABL-17004 / Able ABL. 17004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Colombia | Famoso ELDF-1166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Henry 783 001First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 170 / Atlantic ATL 50170-UFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 170LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Greece | CBS 81084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | CBS 81084 / CBS CBS 81084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA TPL1-7067 / RCA Victor TPL1 7067First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | RCA TPL1-7067 / RCA Victor TPL1 7067First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Epic ECPO-63First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | Discos Musart, S.A. De C.V. EDI 60196First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 068First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-576LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Dila DLCS-5036LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Peanut Vendor6:40
- A2Frenesi8:00
- A3Brazil4:58
- B1Dance With Me3:35
- B2Life Is Fascination3:05
- B3Lady Champagne2:25
- B4Let's Pool3:50
- B5Pinball3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brazil are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Brazil are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Brazil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Philippines, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is 20th Century Records T-498, released September 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Brazil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-498, 1106, 2383-358, VI 2189) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-498-AS and M-498-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brazil 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.
