UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VS 510
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
45 VK 10291 A-1N
45 VK 10291 B-1N
Stan GetzSambalero
Vinyl pressings
Sambalero
by Stan Getz · 1963
11 pressings6 countriesBossa NovaJazz
Sambalero 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 Sambalero
11 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VS 510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records 10291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK 10291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK-10291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records VK 10291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Germany | Verve Records 58 109First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Peru | MGM Records G 9005 FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Peru | MGM Records G 90005 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | South Africa | Verve Records 45V 2054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records VS 510First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | UK | Verve Records VS 510First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records 10291First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records VK 10291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records VK 10291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Verve Records VK-10291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Verve Records LL-8004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Sambalero
- B1O Morro
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sambalero are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sambalero are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sambalero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, US, Japan, Germany and more. One of them is Verve Records VS 510.
How do I tell if my copy of Sambalero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 510, 10291, VK 10291, VK-10291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 VK 10291 A-1N and 45 VK 10291 B-1N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sambalero 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.
