US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS 705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Bossa Nova
by The Ramsey Lewis Trio · 1962
17 pressings7 countriesBossa NovaCool JazzJazz
Bossa Nova was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Bossa Nova
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 705Argo LP-705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NO8P-4151-1 LP-705 S-1 11912 Ⓑ IRunout side A
NO8P-4152-1 LP-705 S-2 U-11913 [circled unidentifiable] IRunout side B
U-11912 NO8P-4151Label side A
U-11913 NO8P-4152Label side B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo DJLP-705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LP 705
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Argo LPS 705
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Argo LP 705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Argo LPS 705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo LPS 705First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Argo DJLP-705First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP 705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Argo LP 705 / Argo LP-705First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Movieplay S-26105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Spain | Movieplay S-26.105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Vinyl Passion VP 90068LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Honey Pie Records HONEY078LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Chess CHL 206 / Chess CHL-206LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Globe SMJ-7416LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Globe SMJ-7416LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Sweden | Triola TDL 206 / Argo LP 705LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Cadet LP 705LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Cadet LPS-705LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Argo LPS 705 / Argo LP 705LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Samba De Orpheus3:35
- A2Maha De Carnaval (The Morning Of The Carnaval)4:41
- A3A Criancinhas (The Children)2:37
- A4A Noite Do Meu Bem (The Night Of My Love)4:17
- A5O Pato (The Duck)2:37
- B1Generique (Happiness)5:00
- B2Roda Moinho (Whirlpool)3:19
- B3Cara De Palhaco (The Face Of The Clown)2:22
- B4Canacao Para Geralda (A Song For Geraldine)6:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Bossa Nova first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Argo LPS 705.
How do I tell if my copy of Bossa Nova is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS 705, LP 705, DJLP-705) 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 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.
