US
August 1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8706
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8706 MGS-1̶3̶0̶8̶ 1038 VAN GELDERSide A runout
V6-8706 MGS-1̶3̶0̶9̶ 1039 VAN GELDERSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Batucada
by Walter Wanderley · 1967
30 pressings13 countriesBossa NovaSambaBatucadaJazz
Batucada was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Batucada
22 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8706Verve Records V6/8706
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MGS 1038Side A Label
MGS 1039Side B Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V-8706
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V · 8706 MG 1038Side A Runout etched
V · 8706 MG 1039Side B Runout etched
MG 1038Side A Label
MG 1039Side B Label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8706
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V6-8706 MGS-1038 11 VAN GELDER [S-shaped block]Runout A
V6-8706 MGS·1039 · RE 1 22 VAN GELDER [S-shaped block]Runout B
MGS-1038Label A
MGS-1039Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records V6-8706Verve Records V6/8706
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
V6-8706 MGS-1038 11 [Block-shaped S]Side A
V6-8706 MGS-1039 RE-2 11 [Block-shaped S]Side B
VAN GELDERStamped Both Sides
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Verve Records MGV 8706
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V · 8706 MG · 1038 RE-1Side A Runout (etched)
VAN GELDERSide A Runout (stamped)
V · 8706 MG · 1038Side B Runout (etched)
VAN GELDERSide B Runout (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Argentina | Verve Records 72024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Argentina | Verve Records 72024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Verve Records V6-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Brazil | Verve Records VMLP-14105First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V-8706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Verve Records V6-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Colombia | Verve Records V-8706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Colombia | Verve Records V-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Costa Rica | Verve Records V6-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | Verve Records V-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Verve Records V6-8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Verve Records VLP 9188 / Verve Records V 8706First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Verve Records SVLP 9188 / Verve Records V6 8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8706 / Verve Records V6/8706First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Verve Records V6-8706 / Verve Records SMAS-91289LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Copacabana COLP-14105LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Brazil | Copacabana COLP-14105LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | MGM Records V6-8706LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1On The South Side Of Chicago2:39
- A2Ó Barquinho (Little Boat)2:52
- A3Batucada (The Beat)2:09
- A4It Hurts To Say Goodbye2:07
- A5Os Grilos (The Crickets Sing For Anamaria)4:26
- A6Minha Saudade (My Longing)2:45
- B1É Preciso Cantar (It's Time To Sing)3:30
- B2So, Whats New ?3:08
- B3Wave3:12
- B4Ainda Mais Lindo (More Beautiful)3:53
- B5Ela É Carioca (She's A Carioca)3:26
- B6Jequibau (Pretty Butterfly)2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Batucada are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Batucada are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Batucada first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Verve Records V6-8706, released August 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Batucada is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V6-8706, V-8706, MGV 8706, V/8706) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V6-8706 MGS-1̶3̶0̶8̶ 1038 VAN GELDER and V6-8706 MGS-1̶3̶0̶9̶ 1039 VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Batucada 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.
