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Gilberto Gil – Luar (A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar)
1981 · Brazil · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 22, 2026
- MMint
- $97.04
- NMNear Mint
- $86.82
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $66.39
- VGVery Good
- $45.96
- G+Good Plus
- $25.54
- GGood
- $15.32
- FFair
- $10.21
- PPoor
- $5.11
22 copies listed on Discogs from $3.07.
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
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BR-36180-A =
- Runout — side B
- BR-36180-B -
- Price Code
- Série Super Luxo
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
- Manufactured By
- WEA Discos Ltda.
- Recorded At
- Estúdio Transamérica
- Mixed At
- Westlake Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- Gilberto Gil
- Genre
- Latin, Funk / Soul
- Style
- MPB
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- BR 36.180
- Country
- Brazil
Tracklist
- A1A Gente Precisa Ver O Luar
- A2Palco
- A3Sonho Molhado
- A4Lente Do Amor
- A5Morena
- B1Cara Cara
- B2Cores Vivas
- B3Axé Babá
- B4Flora
- B5Se Eu Quiser Falar Com Deus
- Written By
- Gilberto Gil E Cassiano
- Written-By
- Caetano Veloso
- Written-By
- Cassiano
- Written-By
- Gilberto Gil
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the runout BR-36180-A = and BR-36180-B - marks this 1981 Brazilian pressing as a WEA Discos Ltda. production for the domestic market, distinct from the concurrent European WEA release. Gilberto Gil's Luar carries a dedication to John Lennon and arrives with a lyric booklet, though the label and back cover carry the first catalog designation (BR 36.180) while the booklet uses an alternate form (BR36.180)—a pressing detail that separates original from later copies.
What drives its value
The price spread on this Brazilian pressing is steep: a Mint copy reaches 97.04 USD, while a VG+ sits at 66.39 USD and a VG at 45.96 USD—a structure that rewards condition discipline. Twenty-two copies are currently for sale, with the lowest asking 3.07 USD, though that outlier reflects severe damage.
Community ownership is broad (2,469 have it), but want still outpaces supply (1,037 want it), signaling steady collector interest. As the original Brazilian pressing rather than the European alternative, this WEA Discos Ltda. edition commands the domestic-market premium; reissues or European variants typically trade below these figures.
The rating of 4.45 from 183 votes underscores consistent appeal among MPB and funk-soul collectors.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number BR 36.180 (etched in the runout groove as BR-36180) on both the label and back cover, paired with the booklet's alternate designation BR36.180. The matrix runout strings BR-36180-A = (side A) and BR-36180-B - (side B) verify the WEA Discos Ltda. plant in Brazil.
The ten-track stereo LP should include a lyric booklet; absence of a barcode is original to this 1981 release. Grade by surface noise under the stylus (light hiss in Mint, audible but not intrusive in VG+, pronounced in VG), warp (flat in M/NM, slight dish in VG+, noticeable in VG), and label condition (sharp print in M, minor wear at spindle hole in VG+).
The Lennon dedication appears in the inner notes; missing or water-damaged booklets reduce value significantly.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Booklet with lyrics. Catalog# etched in the runout groove: BR-36180 This record is dedicated to John Lennon. First catalog number on labels and back cover. Second catalog number on booklet.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does the Brazilian pressing compare to the European WEA version?
The Brazilian WEA Discos Ltda. edition (BR 36.180, runout BR-36180) was pressed simultaneously with a European WEA release (WEA 91 050) in 1981. The Brazilian pressing is the original domestic issue and typically commands higher prices among collectors seeking the first pressing. The European variant is a parallel release, not a reissue, but the Brazilian version holds priority in the discography.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how reliable is that figure?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 66.39 USD. This is an estimate based on recent market transactions and sales data; actual prices vary by seller, urgency, and local demand. The current market shows 22 copies for sale, so buyers should compare listings rather than assume the guide price reflects all available stock.
Why does the catalog number appear in two forms on this record?
The label and back cover carry BR 36.180, while the booklet lists BR36.180 (without the space). This is a documented printing variation on the original 1981 pressing and does not indicate a counterfeit or error—both forms are authentic. It reflects the different vendors or timing of label and booklet production at WEA Discos Ltda.
What is the price range from Mint to Good condition?
A Mint copy is valued at 97.04 USD, while a Good-graded copy drops to 15.32 USD. The gap reflects the sensitivity of this Brazilian pressing to storage and play wear; the 1981 vinyl stock and domestic pressing conditions make finding truly Mint examples uncommon. Most copies in active circulation grade VG to VG+.
Is the Lennon dedication printed on all copies?
Yes, the dedication to John Lennon appears in the inner booklet and notes of all original 1981 Brazilian WEA Discos Ltda. pressings. It is a feature of this release, not a variant. Copies without the booklet or with a missing dedication page should be evaluated as incomplete and priced accordingly.