France
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records MPS 15 055MPS Records 15 055
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MU-15055 A MPSide A, hand engraved
MU-15055 B MPSide B, hand engraved
Baden PowellCanto On Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Canto On Guitar
by Baden Powell · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesSambaBossanovaMPBLatin Jazz
Canto On Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Canto On Guitar
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- BASF 21-20756-0MPS Records 21-20756-0
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records CRM 756BASF CRM 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- MPS Records YS-2608-MP
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | MPS Records MPS 15 055 / MPS Records 15 055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | BASF 21-20756-0 / MPS Records 21-20756-0First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | MPS Records CRM 756 / BASF CRM 756First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | BASF 21-20756-0 / BASF 2120 756LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | MPS Records YS-2608-MPFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Venezuela | BASF 20.031 / BASF BV-20.031LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Argentina | MPS Records 20756LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | BASF MC 25155LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | BASF MC 25155 / MPS Records MC 25155LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | MPS Records 35-53200LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 0068.157 / MPS Records 68.157LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 821 866-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Samba Em Preludio3:00
- Tres Themas De Fe Afro-Brasileira
- B1Marcha Escocesa2:00
- B2Tributo A Um Amigo6:41
- B3Qua Quara Qua Qua4:08
- B4Cegos Do Nordeste5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Canto On Guitar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Canto On Guitar are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Canto On Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Germany, Japan. One of them is MPS Records MPS 15 055.
How do I tell if my copy of Canto On Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MPS 15 055, 21-20756-0, CRM 756, YS-2608-MP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MU-15055 A MP and MU-15055 B MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Canto On Guitar 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.
