US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25848Dot Records DLP 25,848
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP S-76655-1B MR △11851Side A runout
LP S-76656-1B MR △11851-XSide B runout
LPS 76,655Side A label
LPS 76,656Side B label
Luiz BonfáBlack Orpheus Impressions
Vinyl pressings
Black Orpheus Impressions
by Luiz Bonfá · 1968
28 pressings15 countriesBossa NovaSambaJazzLatin
Black Orpheus Impressions was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Black Orpheus Impressions
15 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 10 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25848
- Format
- LP
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 25848
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP S-76656-1ASide 1
LP S-76656-1ASide 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3848
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RM-56655-2A DLP 3848Side 1 stamped
M-56656-1A ISide 2 stamped
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3848
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records SZL-932,937
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Dot Records SZL-932,937First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25848First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | Costa Rica | Dot Records DLP 25848First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | Italy | Dot Records S 33D-002 / Dot Records S 33 D-002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Italy | Dot Records S 33D-002 / Dot Records S 33 D-002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Mexico | Dot Records DLPS-25848First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Mexico | Dot Records DLPX 3848First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Dot Records DLP 25848First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Dot Records SZL-932,937 / Dot Records SZL-932937First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Peru | Dot Records DLP 25848First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Dot Records DLP 3848First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Dot Records ST-91472 / Dot Records ST 91472LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Dot Records DLP 25848 / Dot Records DLP 25,848First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Dot Records ST-91472 / Dot Records DLP 25848LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1968 | US | Dot Records DLP 25848First yearLP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | RGE USLP 6245 / Discos RGE USLP 6245LP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | Contour 2870 170LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Records LP-0098 / Mediterraneo LP-0098LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 12.767LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9744LP | LP |
| ? | France | Dot Records SDOX 340.816 / Paramount SDOX 340.816LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-489LP | LP |
| ? | Netherlands | ECI 78.475 / ECI 78475LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Netherlands | Dot Records HJD 244LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 25848LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 25848LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dreamy2:15
- A2Capoeira2:28
- A3Night Waltz2:16
- A4Songs Of The Hills2:15
- A5Manhã De Carnival3:28
- B1Samba De Orfeu2:17
- B2Dois Amores2:29
- B3Na Paz Do Amôr2:10
- B4Rancho De Orfeu2:25
- B5Rio With Love2:09
- B6Bahia Soul2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Orpheus Impressions are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Black Orpheus Impressions are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1968 and 1976.
When was Black Orpheus Impressions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dot Records DLP 25848.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Orpheus Impressions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 25848, DLP 3848, SZL-932,937, S 33D-002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP S-76655-1B MR △11851 and LP S-76656-1B MR △11851-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Orpheus Impressions 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.
