US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3320
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-6493-1S 1AStamped
RPRM-6494-1S IStamped
Vinyl pressings
Bossa Antigua
by Paul Desmond · 1965
23 pressings10 countriesBossa NovaCool JazzJazz
Bossa Antigua was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Antigua
14 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing, Black Dog
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-6495-3S I A1Side A stamped
RPRS-6496-3S I A1Side B stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-6495-3S I Λ2Side A stamped
RPRS-6496-3S I Λ1Side B stamped
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS-6495-2S R A1A-side runout
RPRS-6496-2S R A1B-side runout
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-3320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRS--6495--1S H ΛA - runout stamped
RPRS--6496--1S H ΛB - runout stamped
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RD-7701
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
I RPRM--6493--4S UA Side Label
I RPRM-6494--4S UB Side Label
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.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LPM-3320First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | France | RCA Victor 430.683First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Jamaica | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SHP-5445First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LPM-3320 / RCA Victor LPM 3320First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RD-7701First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor SF-7701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3320First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-6216 / RCA LSP-3320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA PG-26 / RCA JNL1-8388LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA PG-26LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RCA International (Camden) NL-43094LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | RCA RJL-2523LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | RCA PL 45691 / Jazz Line PL 45691LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | SoundsGood Original Recordings 66424LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP 3320LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-3320LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bossa Antigua4:30
- A2The Night Has A Thousand Eyes4:41
- A3O Gato4:23
- A4Samba Cantina5:29
- B1Curação Doloroso4:26
- B2A Ship Without A Sail6:08
- B3Aliança4:26
- B4The Girl From East 9th Street5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bossa Antigua are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Bossa Antigua are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 2025.
When was Bossa Antigua first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-3320.
How do I tell if my copy of Bossa Antigua is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPM-3320, LSP-3320, RD-7701, SF-7701) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPRM-6493-1S 1A and RPRM-6494-1S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bossa Antigua 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.
