US
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 22191 3 F SA-side runout etching
YW 22141 2 F SB-side runout etching
YW22191A-side label
YW22140B-side label
Quincy Jones And His OrchestraSoul Bossa Nova
Vinyl pressings
Soul Bossa Nova
by Quincy Jones And His Orchestra · 1962
12 pressings7 countriesBig BandJazzRock
Soul Bossa Nova 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 Soul Bossa Nova
11 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 72041
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Demonstration Copy
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Mercury 72041XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Mercury 127 069First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Scandinavia | Mercury 127 069 MCF / Mercury MCF 127 069First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | Mercury MRC1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Spain | Mercury 127 069 MCFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1195First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72041First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Mercury 72041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Mercury MRC 10117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASoul Bossa Nova2:28
- BOn The Street Where You Live2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Bossa Nova are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soul Bossa Nova are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Soul Bossa Nova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury 72041, released October 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Bossa Nova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72041, 45-AMT 1195, 72041X, 127 069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW 22191 3 F S and YW 22141 2 F S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul 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.
