US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Samba Blim
by Tamba 4 · 1968
20 pressings13 countriesBossanovaMPBJazzLatin
Samba Blim was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Samba Blim
14 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
3025-1 9-5-68 (MR) Δ12384 VAN GELDERSide A runout
3026-1 9-5-68 (MR) Δ12384-X VAN GELDERSide B runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3013CTI Records SP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-2013CTI Records LP-2013
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2025 MR ⧍12383 VAN GELDERRunout side A
2026 MR ⧍12383-X VAN GELDERRunout side B
LP-2013 (LP-2025)Label side A
LP-2013 (LP-2026)Label side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VAN GELDERStamped in side 1 & 2 dead wax.
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3013
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: MX29093 4A"MX" number also provided on label itself
Side 2: MX29094 4A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | A&M Records SAML-933,121First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Austria | A&M Records 212 059 / CTI Records 212 059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Germany | A&M Records 212 059 / CTI Records 212 059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Mexico | A&M Records AML/S-1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | A&M Records SAML 933121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | South Africa | A&M Records AMC 2062 / CTI Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP-3013 / CTI Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records LP-2013 / CTI Records LP-2013First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | A&M Records SP-3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Brazil | A&M Records A & M-2031LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 47.034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Mexico | RCA Camden CAM/S-539LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE68009LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Samba Blim2:38
- A2Watch What Happens3:23
- A3Weekend1:58
- A4Palladium2:05
- A5Quietly2:11
- A6Know It All2:43
- B1Reza2:31
- B2Tristeza De Nos Dois2:44
- B3San Salvador2:22
- B4Slick3:10
- B5Baiano2:50
- B6Pregāo3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Samba Blim are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Samba Blim are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was Samba Blim first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-3013.
How do I tell if my copy of Samba Blim is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3013, LP-2013, SAML-933,121, 212 059) 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 Samba Blim 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.
