US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Tito Puente And His OrchestraBossa Nova By Puente
Vinyl pressings
Bossa Nova By Puente
by Tito Puente And His Orchestra · 1962
14 pressings6 countriesSambaBossanovaMamboLatin Jazz
Bossa Nova By Puente 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 By Puente
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25193Roulette R-25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-304 A-1A IIIISide 1, stamped, except 4 slashes etched
RLP-304 A-1B IIIIISide 2, stamped, except 5 slashes etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-304A-1A ISide A Etched
RLP-204B-1B IIISide B Etched
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR 25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RSD-304A-1AMatrix Side A
RSD-304B-1B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 25193Roulette R-25193
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Roulette SR 25193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Roulette R 25193 / Roulette R-25193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Mexico | Tico Records SR 2516First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R 25193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Roulette SR 25193First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R 25193 / Roulette R-25193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Roulette R 25193First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Roulette R 25193 / Roulette R-25193LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Roulette SR 25193 / Roulette SR-25193LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Mexico | Tico Mexico SR-2516 / Tico Mexico R-2516LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Spain | Palladium Latin Jazz & Dance Records PLP-107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Shellac Disc SHELL036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Gamma GO 121-005 / Roulette GO 121-005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Venezuela | Philips R 25193 / Philips R-25193LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Come To The Mardi Gras2:38
- A2Desafinado2:58
- A3Little Brown Boy2:00
- A4Recado2:24
- A5Payaso2:25
- A6O'pato2:20
- B1Loco Bossa Nova2:12
- B2One Note Samba2:35
- B3Teleco Teco #22:30
- B4Brazilandia2:35
- B5Bossa Nova A La Puente2:15
- B6Meditacao2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova By Puente are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bossa Nova By Puente are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 2024.
When was Bossa Nova By Puente first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Roulette R 25193.
How do I tell if my copy of Bossa Nova By Puente is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 25193, SR 25193, SR 2516) 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 By Puente 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.
