Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 322 685 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
X AA322685 1F Made in Germany 2 ZRunout A, stamped
X AA322685 2F Made in Germany VRunout B, stamped
AA 322 685.1 FLabel A
AA 322 685.2 FLabel B
Ray ConniffBesame Mucho / Brazil
Vinyl pressings
Besame Mucho / Brazil
by Ray Conniff · 1961
11 pressings5 countriesBossanovaBig BandJazzLatin
Besame Mucho / Brazil was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Besame Mucho / Brazil
5 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips 322685 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM AA322685 1FRunout A, stamped
IM AA322685 2FRunout B, stamped
AA 322.685. 1 FLabel A
AA 322.685. 2 FLabel B
Japan
November 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia LL-293
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 5001
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 322.685 F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA 322 685.1 FLabel Side A
AA 322 685.2 FLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Brazil | Columbia 5001First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1961 | France | Philips B 322.685 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 322 685 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Germany | Philips 322685 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Japan | Columbia LL-293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | CBS 12007", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 12007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | CBS S 12007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | CBS CW 2812007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 322 685 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 12007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABesame Mucho
- BBrazil
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Besame Mucho / Brazil are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Besame Mucho / Brazil are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Besame Mucho / Brazil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Germany, Japan, Brazil, France. One of them is Philips 322 685 BF.
How do I tell if my copy of Besame Mucho / Brazil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 322 685 BF, 322685 BF, LL-293, 5001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X AA322685 1F Made in Germany 2 Z and X AA322685 2F Made in Germany V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Besame Mucho / Brazil 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.
