Brazil
1964- Label and catalog number
- Elenco MEV 2Elenco MEV-2
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Logo
Vinyl pressings
The Swinger From Rio
by Sérgio Mendes · 1964
22 pressings15 countriesBossa NovaLatin JazzJazzLatin
The Swinger From Rio was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 The Swinger From Rio
1 pressing came out in 1964, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Brazil | Elenco MEV 2 / Elenco MEV-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1434LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic SD 1434LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Atlantic 1434LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Philippines | Atlantic SD 1434LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 1434LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | Spain | Atlantic HAT (S) 421–08 / Hispavox HAT (S) 421–08LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | Atlantic 2330 006LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic 40 375LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP911LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK, Europe & US | Culture Factory USA, Inc. CFU1195LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Argentina | Atlantic 1434LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | Europe | Jazz Samba Records 709124LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SAL-933,144 / Atlantic SAL933144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Atlantic AL-33,144 / Atlantic AL33144LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Brazil | Elenco MEV 2 / Elenco MEV - 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Ecuador | Atlantic 73.002 / Atlantic LP-73002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Atlantic 42021LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Atlantic ATS-ST 06031LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Atlantic SAL-933,144LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1434LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 1434LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Maria Moita3:37
- A2Sambinha Bossa Nova3:10
- A3Batida Diferente3:23
- A4So Danco Samba3:08
- A5Pau Brazil3:13
- A6The Girl From Ipanema2:51
- B1Useless Panorama3:26
- B2The Dreamer4:13
- B3Primavera2:39
- B4Consolocao3:19
- B5Favela5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Swinger From Rio are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Swinger From Rio are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was The Swinger From Rio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Brazil. One of them is Elenco MEV 2.
How do I tell if my copy of The Swinger From Rio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEV 2) 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 The Swinger From Rio 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.
