Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1931
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
Stampers ST1-1931-B2 (I A M in triangle - PA. plant)
Stan Kenton And His OrchestraArtistry In Bossa Nova
Vinyl pressings
Artistry In Bossa Nova
by Stan Kenton And His Orchestra · 1963
10 pressings4 countriesBossa NovaCool JazzJazz
Artistry In Bossa Nova 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 Artistry In Bossa Nova
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1931Capitol Records T 1931
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1931-G2Side 1 Runout Stamped
T2-1931-G4Side 2 Runout Stamped
T1-1931Side 1 Matrix
T2-1931Side 2 Matrix
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1931Capitol Records T-1931
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1931-F 1 IAM [Inside Triangle]Side A runout stamped variant 1
T2-1931-G 4 IAM [Inside Triangle]Side B runout stamped variant 1
T1-1931-G 2 IAM [Inside Triangle]Side A runout stamped variant 2
T2-1931-G 4 # 3 IAM [Inside Triangle]Side B runout stamped variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1931Capitol Records ST 1931
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1931-A1Side 1 Runout Stamped
ST-2-1931-A1Side 2 Runout Stamped
ST1-1931Side 1 Matrix
ST2-1931Side 2 Matrix
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1931Capitol Records ST 1931
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-1931Side 1 Matrix
ST2-1931Side 2 Matrix
ST-1-1931-B4 CSide 1 Runout Stamped, Variant 1
ST-2-1931-A5 ☆Side 2 Runout Stamped, Variant 1
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 1931
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1-1931Side 1 Matrix
T2-1931Side 2 Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-1931First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1963 | Canada | Capitol Records T-1931 / Capitol Records T 1931First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T 1931First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records T 1931 / Capitol Records T-1931First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records ST-1931 / Capitol Records ST 1931First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1963 | US | Capitol Records ST-1931 / Capitol Records ST 1931First yearLP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | GNP Crescendo Records ST 1045LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | US | Creative World ST 1045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records T 1931 / Capitol Records T-1931LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Creative World ST 1045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Artistry In Rhythm2:44
- A2Opus In Chartreuse3:10
- A3Interlude2:25
- A4Kentonova3:51
- A5Eager Beaver3:28
- A6Concerto To End All Concertos3:13
- B1Brasilia2:18
- B2Painted Rhythm3:23
- B3Opus In Pastels2:58
- B4Jump For Joe3:24
- B5Loco-Nova2:55
- B6Artistry In Bossa Nova2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Artistry In Bossa Nova are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Artistry In Bossa Nova are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Artistry In Bossa Nova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Canada, US, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records ST-1931.
How do I tell if my copy of Artistry In Bossa Nova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-1931, T-1931, T 1931) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Stampers ST1-1931-B2 (I A M in triangle - PA. plant). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Artistry In 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.
