US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8522
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Plays And Sings Bossa Nova
by Luiz Bonfá · 1963
23 pressings13 countriesBossa NovaBossanovaJazzLatin
Plays And Sings Bossa Nova was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Plays And Sings Bossa Nova
13 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 8 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8522
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8522
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records SVLP 9209
- Format
- LP, Stereo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VLP 9209
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Argentina
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 72032
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Argentina | Verve Records 72032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | MGM Records MGM-02 7600First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Verve Records V-8522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8522First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8522First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Italy | Verve Records VI-8522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Italy | Verve Records VI-8522First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9209First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9209First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V6-8522First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records V-8522First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Uruguay | Verve Records 10.72032First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Mexico | Verve Records 770029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Verve Records SGVL 51.023LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Verve Records 23MJ 3164LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records V6-8522LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 2005 | Germany | Speakers Corner Records V6-8522LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spain | Jazz Samba Records 709120LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | Verve Records 711 077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Verve Records 711 077LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9209 / Simply Vinyl SVLP 9209LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Samba De Duas Notas = Two Note Samba
- A2Vem Só = Come Here, My Love
- A3Sambalamento
- A4Tristeza = Brazilian Blues
- A5Manhã De Carnaval = Morning Of The Carnival
- A6Silêncio Do Amor = The Silence Of Love
- B1Domingo A Noite = Sunday Night
- B2Ilha De Coral = Coral Island
- B3Adeus = Goodbye
- B4Quebra Mar = The Sea Wall
- B5Amor Que Acabou = The End Of Love
- B6Chora Tua Tristeza = Cry Your Blues Away
- B7Bossa Nova Cha Cha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plays And Sings Bossa Nova are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Plays And Sings Bossa Nova are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1963 and 2024.
When was Plays And Sings Bossa Nova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Verve Records V-8522.
How do I tell if my copy of Plays And Sings Bossa Nova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-8522, V6-8522, SVLP 9209, VLP 9209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Plays And Sings Bossa Nova 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.
