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Jorge Ben – Samba Esquema Novo
1963 · Brazil · Philips · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 3, 2026
- MMint
- $192.79
- NMNear Mint
- $172.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $131.91
- VGVery Good
- $91.32
- G+Good Plus
- $50.74
- GGood
- $30.44
- FFair
- $20.29
- PPoor
- $10.15
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 06 AA 632.161 1L=1/200 S
- Runout — side B
- 06 AA 632.161 2L=1/200 S
- Manufactured By
- Companhia Brasileira De Discos
Specifications
- Artist
- Jorge Ben
- Style
- Bossa Nova
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- P 632.161 L
- Country
- Brazil
Tracklist
- A1Mas, Que Nada!
- A2Tim Dom Dom
- A3Balança Pema
- A4Vem Morena
- A5Chove Chuva
- A6É Só Sambar
- B1Rosa, Menina Rosa
- B2Quero Esquecer Você
- B3Uála Uálalá
- B4A Tamba
- B5Menina Bonita Não Chora
- B6Por Causa De Você, Menina
- Producer, Sleeve Notes
- Armando Pittigliani
- Engineer [Recording]
- Sylvio Rabello
- Arranged By
- Carlos Monteiro De Souza
- Arranged By
- João Theodoro Meirelles
- Arranged By
- Lindolfo Gaya
- Arranged By
- Luiz Carlos Vinhas
About this record
Demand for this 1963 Philips pressing nearly doubles supply: 2194 collectors want it against 1068 who own one. Pressed by Companhia Brasileira De Discos in Brazil, the original mono LP carries the matrix runout 06 AA 632.161 1L=1/200 S on side one, a detail that separates it from later reissues.
A Mint copy commands 192.79 USD, but condition scatter is steep—a VG pressing trades at 91.32 USD, making grade verification essential before purchase.
What drives its value
This original Brazilian pressing anchors the Samba Esquema Novo catalogue: Philips catalogue P 632.161 L, mono only, 12 tracks. The price guide spans from 192.79 USD (Mint) down to 10.15 USD (Poor), with a VG+ copy estimated at 131.91 USD and VG at 91.32 USD.
The gap reflects both rarity and condition sensitivity—only 19 copies currently listed for sale, the lowest at 6.54 USD. Community want (2194) substantially outpaces have (1068), signalling persistent collector interest in the original issue over later reissues from 2003, 2012, 2023, and 2025.
The 1963 first pressing retains premium value because it is the only Philips version pressed by Companhia Brasileira De Discos; subsequent reissues carry different plants or labels.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the original 1963 pressing by the Philips label and catalogue number P 632.161 L (or P-632.161-L in alternate formatting). Check the dead-wax matrix on both sides: side one reads 06 AA 632.161 1L=1/200 S, side two 06 AA 632.161 2L=1/200 S.
The pressing plant credit—Companhia Brasileira De Discos—appears in the runout and is the primary identifier of the first issue; later Philips reissues (2003) and other labels (Polysom 2012, Jazz Samba Records 2023, Destination Moon 2025) used different plants. The record is mono, not stereo.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: Mint (192.79 USD) shows no play; NM (172.50 USD) is nearly unplayed; VG+ (131.91 USD) has light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG (91.32 USD) shows audible wear and light scratches. A barcode is absent on originals.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the 1963 original from the 2003 Philips reissue?
Both carry Philips and catalogue P 632.161 L, but the matrix runout differs. The 1963 original reads 06 AA 632.161 1L=1/200 S (side one) and 06 AA 632.161 2L=1/200 S (side two), pressed by Companhia Brasileira De Discos. The 2003 reissue will have a different matrix code and pressing plant. Always inspect the dead-wax inscription under a light before purchase.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ pressing is estimated at 131.91 USD. This reflects light surface marks and minimal play wear. Note that the estimate is a guide; actual market prices vary. Currently 19 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking 6.54 USD (likely heavily played or damaged).
Why is demand so much higher than the number of owners?
Community records show 2194 want this record against 1068 who have it. The imbalance reflects both the rarity of the 1963 original pressing and collector preference for first issues over later reissues from 2003, 2012, 2023, and 2025. Bossa nova and early Jorge Ben recordings remain sought after, keeping want lists active.
What is the price difference between Mint and VG condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 192.79 USD, while a VG copy is estimated at 91.32 USD. The spread reflects the sensitivity of buyers to play wear and surface noise on a 1963 pressing. Even light scratches audible during playback can drop value significantly on this title.
Is the mono pressing more valuable than a stereo version?
This 1963 original was pressed in mono only; no stereo version exists from the first pressing. The price guide reflects mono condition grades exclusively. Later reissues may offer stereo, but the original mono Companhia Brasileira De Discos pressing remains the collector standard.