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Chico Buarque – Chico Buarque
1978 · Brazil · Philips · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 18, 2026
- MMint
- $32.22
- NMNear Mint
- $28.83
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.05
- VGVery Good
- $15.26
- G+Good Plus
- $8.48
- GGood
- $5.09
- FFair
- $3.39
- PPoor
- $1.70
55 copies listed on Discogs from $3.58.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- IA 200 6349393 A1 2º AR5º JA 200 6349398 A₁ AR7º JA 200 6349 398 A₂ AR
- Runout — side B
- 7º IA 200 6349 398 B4 AR7º JA 200 6349 398 B4 AR6º JA 200 6349 398 B₄ AR
- Price Code
- Série De Luxo
- Manufactured By
- Polygram Discos Ltda.
- Printed By
- Matiz Gráfica
- Recorded At
- Phonogram Studios, Rio De Janeiro
Specifications
- Artist
- Chico Buarque
- Style
- Bossa Nova, Samba
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 6349 398
- Country
- Brazil
Tracklist
- A1Feijoada Completa2:50
- A2Cálice4:00
- A3Trocando Em Miúdos2:50
- A4O Meu Amor4:00
- A5Homenagem Ao Malandro2:50
- B1Até O Fim2:24
- B2Pedaço De Mim3:16
- B3Pivete2:27
- B4Pequena Serenata Diurna2:21
- B5Tanto Mar1:54
- B6Apesar De Você3:53
- Producer
- Sérgio De Carvalho
- Mixed By
- Luigi Hoffer
- Mixed By
- Sérgio De Carvalho
- Artwork
- Jorge Vianna
- Photography By
- Januário Garcia
About this record
Polygram Discos Ltda. pressed this 1978 Philips Brazil edition under catalogue 6349 398, with matrix variants marked by the IA and JA prefixes in the dead wax—a hallmark of the São Paulo plant's multi-stage pressing runs. The runout codes IA 200 6349393 A1 2º AR and its JA counterparts signal distinct vinyl batches from the same session, each carrying subtle differences in groove geometry and surface texture that affect both playback and collector value.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition spread more than rarity: a Mint copy commands 32.22 USD while a VG+ drops to 22.05 USD—a meaningful gap that reflects the sensitivity of Brazilian Philips pressings to storage and handling in tropical climates. With 55 copies currently listed for sale and a lowest asking price of 3.58 USD, supply is steady but fragmented across grades.
The community holds 5521 copies against 709 want-list entries, indicating moderate collector interest rather than scarcity. The original 1978 Philips Brazil pressing sits at the entry point of the Chico Buarque discography; later reissues and international editions command different premiums.
Condition sorting—not hunt—drives the market here.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Philips label, catalogue 6349 398, and the Polygram Discos Ltda. plant stamp on the jacket or inner label. The four matrix variants—IA 200 6349393 A1 2º AR (side A), 7º IA 200 6349 398 B4 AR (side B), and the JA-prefix equivalents 5º JA 200 6349398 A₁ AR and 7º JA 200 6349 398 B4 AR—appear in the runout groove and confirm authenticity.
Note the absence of a barcode; original 1978 pressings lack UPC encoding. The booklet includes lyrics, musician credits, and arranger notes; a special credit to EMI-ODEON for Milton Nascimento's concession appears on the inner matter.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under raking light for hairline scratches, and test the groove walls for groove wear that dulls high-frequency transients during playback.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Booklet with lyrics, musicians and arrangers. Special thanks to EMI-ODEON for Milton Nascimento concession.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the market price for a VG+ copy of this 1978 Philips pressing?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 22.05 USD. This represents the middle tier of the condition ladder for this pressing and reflects typical wear from moderate play and storage in a non-climate-controlled environment—common for Brazilian vinyl from this era.
How do the IA and JA matrix prefixes distinguish pressings from Polygram Discos?
The IA prefix (IA 200 6349393 A1 2º AR on side A; 7º IA 200 6349 398 B4 AR on side B) and JA prefix (5º JA 200 6349398 A₁ AR and 7º JA 200 6349 398 B4 AR) denote separate pressing runs or lathe cuts at the São Paulo plant. These codes help collectors identify which batch their copy came from and can correlate with subtle sonic and physical differences in the pressing quality.
Is a Mint condition copy worth the premium over VG+?
A Mint copy is listed at 32.22 USD versus 22.05 USD for VG+—a meaningful difference for a 1978 pressing. However, with 55 copies on the market and a lowest asking price of 3.58 USD, buyers can find lower-graded examples. The premium reflects rarity of unplayed or near-unplayed copies, which are scarce for Brazilian pressings of this vintage.
What does the special credit to EMI-ODEON indicate about this release?
The booklet includes a note thanking EMI-ODEON for a Milton Nascimento concession, suggesting licensing or arrangement clearances were required for this 1978 Philips pressing. This detail confirms the authenticity of the original Brazilian edition and distinguishes it from later reissues that may omit or alter the credit.
How many collectors own this pressing versus want it?
The community database shows 5521 collectors have this pressing in their collections against 709 who want it. This 7.8-to-1 ratio indicates steady availability and moderate collector demand—it is neither a chase item nor a common remainder, positioning it as a standard entry point for Chico Buarque vinyl enthusiasts.