France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 283-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 879 283 - 1 A AMEtched runout side A
MPO 879 283 - 1 B AMEtched runout side B
LioThe Girl From Ipanema
Vinyl pressings
The Girl From Ipanema
by Lio · 1990
10 pressings5 countriesDowntempoHouseElectronicPop
The Girl From Ipanema was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
7 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 282-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8792827 A PDO DARunout side A
8792827 B PDO DARunout side B
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2110
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo
Canada
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 283-1D
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
879 283 1D SnB 230Hand-Written
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 283-1Polydor 879 283 - 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
879 283 1 S1 = 1 670 06 113Runout, side A
879 283 1 S2 = 1 670 06 13Runout, side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 282-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Polydor 879 283-1DFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 879 283-1 / Polydor 879 283 - 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 879 283-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 2110First year12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 879 282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 879 282-77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | France | Polydor 211012", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 879 282-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | Polydor 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | France | Bahia Bahia Productions BAHIA 12001 / Bahia Bahia Productions MV 9802112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Girl From Ipanema (Radio Mix)4:23
- BThe Girl From Ipanema (Dub Mix)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Girl From Ipanema are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Girl From Ipanema are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 2000.
When was The Girl From Ipanema first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, Canada, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 879 283-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Girl From Ipanema is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 879 283-1, 879 282-7, 2110, 879 283-1D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 879 283 - 1 A AM and MPO 879 283 - 1 B AM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Girl From Ipanema 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.
