US
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 350
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA-228 W-3Variant 1, Side 1
MCA-229 W-3Variant 1, Side 2
MCA-228 W-1Variant 2, Side 1
MCA-229 W-1Variant 2, Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Jobim
by Antonio Carlos Jobim · 1973
31 pressings14 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzJazz
Jobim was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Jobim
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 10 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-350
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MCA 228-W2 ◈-P-◈ ISide A runout
MCA 229-W2 ◈-P-◈ IISide B runout
MCA228Side A label
MCA229Side B label
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349071
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 6966
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MAPS-6066-A fhSide 1 runout inscription
MAPS-6066-B fhSide 2 runout inscription
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6349 071
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
200 6349071 A1 (TC)Runout side A
200 6349071 B1 (TC)Runout side B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 350
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Philips 6349071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | Philips 6349 071First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 6966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Philips 6349 071First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 6966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-6017First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-6017 / MCA Records MAPS 6966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mexico | MCA Records MCA 350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | MCA Records MAPS 6966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Panama | MCA Records MCA-350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA 350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | MCA Records MAPS 6966LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 350LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-350LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Brazil | Fontana 826 856-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE73004LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MCA Records 202 469LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | MCA Records ORL 8513LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | MCA Coral MCA 350LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Águas De Março (Waters Of March)3:55
- A2Ana Luiza5:25
- A3Matita Pere7:17
- A4Tempo Do Mar5:03
- B1Mantiqueira Range3:29
- Cronica Da Casa Assassinada (Chronicle Of The Murdered House)
- B2.aTrem Para Cordisburgo
- B2.bChora Coração
- B2.cJardim Abandonado
- B2.dMilagre E Palhaços
- B3Um Rancho Nas Nuvens4:01
- B4Nuvens Douradas3:16
- B5Waters Of March (Águas De Março)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jobim are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Jobim are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 2025.
When was Jobim first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 350.
How do I tell if my copy of Jobim is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 350, MCA-350, 6349071, MAPS 6966) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-228 W-3 and MCA-229 W-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jobim 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.
