US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5981
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFSD 5981 A (M) 9/21/62 Z A ABSide A
AFSD 5981B (M) 9/21/62 Z AB ADSide B
Vinyl pressings
Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz)
by Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra · 1962
19 pressings11 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzJazzLatin
Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz)
9 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1981
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP 1981 A (M) 9/21/62Side A runout etched
AFLP 1981 B (M) 9/21/62Side B runout etched
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity 145 046 FBL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFPL 1981A (m) 9/21/62 FBL 145046 1L VRunout side A, hand-etched
AFPL 1981B (m) 9/21/62 FBL 145046 2L VRunout side B, hand-etched
Z AB1 2Runout side A & B, hand-etched upside down, "2" is stamped
145 046 1LLabel side A
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1981
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP-1981
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1962- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity 145 046 FBL
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFLP-1981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | France | Audio Fidelity 145 046 FBLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | France | Audio Fidelity 155 046 FBYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Audio Fidelity FBY 155 046 / Audio Fidelity 155 046 FBYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Audio Fidelity FBL 145 046First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Audio Fidelity 145 046 FBLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1981First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5981 / Audio Fidelity ST 90319LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1963 | Spain | Audio Fidelity FBY 155 046LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 6195LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFSD-18.026 / Audio Fidelity AFLP-1.826LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | Spain | Audio Fidelity AF-9032-GS / Ekipo AF-9032-GSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 1546LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | WaxTime 772131LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Culture Factory 783915LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Audioton AELP 15LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | North America (inc Mexico) | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5981LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Boato2:27
- A2Chora Tua Tristeza2:37
- A3Poema Do Adeus3:17
- A4Apito No Samba2:49
- A5Chega De Saudade5:19
- A6Bossa Em Nova York1:52
- B1O Amor E A Rosa3:34
- B2O Menino Desce O Morro2:28
- B3Menina Feia2:25
- B4Ouça3:56
- B5Samba De Uma Nota So3:44
- B6Patinho Feio3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1962 and 2025.
When was Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFSD 5981.
How do I tell if my copy of Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFSD 5981, AFLP 1981, 145 046 FBL, AFLP-1981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFSD 5981 A (M) 9/21/62 Z A AB and AFSD 5981B (M) 9/21/62 Z AB AD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bossa Nova (New Brazilian Jazz) 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.