Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Seroma 0001Seroma 0001-1974
- Format
- LP, Album, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
001/74 A1 TC (encircled)
001/74 B1 TC (encircled)
Tim MaiaRacional Vol. 1
Vinyl pressings
Racional Vol. 1
by Tim Maia · 1974
11 pressings4 countriesFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Racional Vol. 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Racional Vol. 1
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Seroma 0001 / Seroma 0001-1974First yearLP, Album, Numbered · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered · Numbered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Seroma RRVOL1 / Rational Records RRVOL1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Unknown | Seroma RRVOL1 / Rational Records RRVOL1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2019 | Unknown | Seroma 0001-1974LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Seroma RRVOL1 / Rational Records RRVOL1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2023 | Japan | Seroma 0001-1974 / Rational Records RRVOL1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2025 | Russia | Sillitoe Records SILL2805002 / Sillitoe Records SIL2805002LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Italy | Strongly Felt SF 74006LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2026 | Brazil | Seroma TSR-087 / Vitória Régia TSR-087LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Seroma RRVOL1 / Rational Records RRVOL1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Seroma 0001-1974LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Imunização Racional (Que Beleza)5:09
- A2O Grão Mestre Varonil0:21
- A3Bom Senso5:08
- A4Energia Racional0:14
- A5Leia O Livro Universo Em Desencanto2:47
- A6Contacto Com O Mundo Racional3:05
- B1Universo Em Desencanto3:45
- B2You Don't Know What I Know0:34
- B3Rational Culture12:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Racional Vol. 1 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Racional Vol. 1 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2026.
When was Racional Vol. 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Brazil. One of them is Seroma 0001.
How do I tell if my copy of Racional Vol. 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 001/74 A1 TC (encircled) and 001/74 B1 TC (encircled). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Racional Vol. 1 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.