Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2451 037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200 2451037 A2A Runout, Variant 1
200 2451037 B2 (JF)B Runout, Variant 1
200 2451037 A2 (JF)A Runout, Variant 2
200 2451037 B2 (JF)B Runout, Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
João Gilberto
by João Gilberto · 1973
20 pressings8 countriesBossa NovaMPBJazzLatin
João Gilberto 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 João Gilberto
4 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2451 037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200 2451037 A2A Runout
200 2451037 B2B Runout
200 2451037 A2 (JF)A Runout Var.1
200 2451037 B2 (JF)B Runout Var.1
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2345037
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 211
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480 211 A MPO PYR 31 94 184 ASide 1 (hand etched
2480 211 B MPO PYRSide 2 (hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Polydor 2345037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2451 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | Polydor 2451 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2480 211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.153LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Chile | Polydor 2451 037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Uruguay | Polydor 2345 037 ALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1978 | Brazil | Polyfar 2493 102LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor MP 3084LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Polydor 825 159-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Verve Records 837 589-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Unknown | Klimt Records MJJ 332 / Klimt Records MJJ332 LPLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | Europe | Cool Cult Records CCR332LPLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Klimt Records MJJ332CLP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2480 211LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Águas De Março5:24
- A2Undiú6:40
- A3Na Baixa Do Sapateiro4:43
- A4Avarandado4:28
- A5Falsa Baiana3:45
- B1Eu Quero Um Samba5:43
- B2Eu Vim Da Bahia5:52
- B3Valsa (Como São Lindos Os Youguis) (Bebel)3:30
- B4É Preciso Perdoar5:09
- B5Izaura5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of João Gilberto are there?
20 vinyl pressings of João Gilberto are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 2018.
When was João Gilberto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Brazil, Argentina, France. One of them is Polydor 2451 037.
How do I tell if my copy of João Gilberto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2451 037, 2345037, 2480 211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 200 2451037 A2 and 200 2451037 B2 (JF). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is João Gilberto 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.
