Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records GC-163X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GC-163-S1Runout, Etched, Side A
GC-163 B V̶-̶1̶0̶3̶2̶2̶3̶-̶S̶1̶Runout, Etched, Side B
Astrud GilbertoThe Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado
Vinyl pressings
The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado
by Astrud Gilberto · 1964
12 pressings4 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzJazz
The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | MGM Records GC-163XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Old Gold OG 417712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 42877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Verve Records TOP 0317", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Verve Records 2009 0107", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Polydor MVG 5307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Verve Forecast 871 866-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Polydor MVG 530 / Polydor 2006 6307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Verve Forecast 871 866-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records MVG 5307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Girl From Ipanema5:20
- BDesafinado5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1992.
When was The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Canada. One of them is MGM Records GC-163X.
How do I tell if my copy of The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GC-163X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GC-163-S1 and GC-163 B V̶-̶1̶0̶3̶2̶2̶3̶-̶S̶1̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Girl From Ipanema / Desafinado 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.
