Vinyl pressings
by Antonio Carlos Jobim · 1963
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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.
V8547 SIDE1 63VG164 [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Etched Side A runout, variant 1
V8547 SIDE2 63VG165 ϛ [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Etched Side B runout, variant 1
V8547 SIDE1 63VG164 [MGM sailor's cap] [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Etched Side A runout, variant 2
V8547 SIDe1 63VG164 RE-1 Ɩ [Block-shaped "S" stamp]Etched Side A runout, variant 3
V6-8547 SIDE-1 63-VGS-564Etched, Side A Runout
V6-8547 SIDE-2 63-VGS-565Etched, Side B Runout
63 VGS 564Side A Label
63 VGS 565Side B Label
V6-8547 SIDE-1 63-VGS-564 - RE-2Side A runout
V6-8547 SIDE-3 63-VGS-565 - RE-2Side B runout
63-VGS-564Side A Label
63-VGS-565Side B Label
V6-8547 SIDE 1 63-VGS-564Etched A
V6-8547 SIDE 2 63-VGS-565Etched B
63-VGS-564Side A Label
63-VGS-565Side B Label
V8547 SIDE1 63VG164Side A runout, etched
V8547 SIDE2 63VG165Side B runout, etched
V6-8547 SIDE-1 63-VGS-564Etched, Side A Runout
V6-8547 SIDE-2 63-VGS-565Etched, Side B Runout
63 VGS 564Side A Label
63 VGS 565Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Verve Records V-8547First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Brazil | Elenco ME-9First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Brazil | Elenco ME-9First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Verve Records 711 076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Verve Records 711 076First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1963 | Philippines | Verve Records V6-8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8547First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8547 / Verve Records V6/8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8547 / Verve Records V6/8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8547First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Venezuela | MGM Records LP-8547First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Mexico | Verve Records 770019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Mexico | Verve Records 770019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Spain | Pergola 32599LP, 10", Reissue | LP, 10", Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2310 278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2310 278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | South Africa | Polydor 2310278LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Verve Records 711 076LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2310 278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2310 278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5702 / World Record Club S-5702LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club R-01817 / World Record Club S/5702LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Germany | Verve Records 2304 502LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | Verve Records 711 076LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MP 3080LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MP 3080LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Verve Records V6-8547 / Verve Records V6/8547LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1981 | Greece | Verve Records 2304 502LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | Fontana 6488 177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor UMP-3080LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3157LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Verve Records 2304 502LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1985 | Japan | Verve Records 20MJ 0022LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | Lubata JUN-5028LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Verve Records 829 524-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Verve Records V6-8547 / Verve Records 0600753 304976LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2010 | Europe | Verve RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, White Label |
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy ACV2015LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL858HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOL858HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Verve Records 0602577089688LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022SPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022MELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022LGLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022MELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2024 | Europe | Second Records SRPD0022LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2024 | Spain | Jazz Samba Records 709104LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Jazz Samba Records 709104LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 2025 | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO093LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Verve Records 00602478179884 / Verve Records V6-8547LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | UK | Descarga! Records BOSSA NOVA BEATS 86030LP | LP |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Seleccion Estelar 72027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Verve Records V6-8547LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Verve Records V6-8547LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Colombia | Verve Records 711 076LP | LP |
| ? | Europe | Verve Records 823 011-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Verve Records 2304 502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 2304 502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Verve Records SGVL 51.024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Verve Records SGVL 51.024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Verve Records SGVL 51.024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records SMV-1049 / Verve Records SMV 1049LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records SMV 1049 / Verve Records SMV-1049LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records MV-1049LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Verve Records V 6 -8547 / Verve Records V6/8547LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Verve Records 18002 / Verve Records 770019LP, Album | LP, Album |
89 vinyl pressings of The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1963 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Australia, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Verve Records V-8547.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8547, V6-8547, ME-9, 711 076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V8547 SIDE1 63VG164 [Block-shaped "S" stamp] and V8547 SIDE2 63VG165 ϛ [Block-shaped "S" stamp]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
