#1 · 1963
Jobim’s 1963 album on Verve includes the bossa nova staple “The Girl From Ipanema” and other classics across 12 tracks.
12 tracksStereoVerve Records labelIncludes 'Desafinado'
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Born in 1927 in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Antônio Carlos Jobim shaped Brazilian music with bossa nova and jazz, blending classical piano studies with samba traditions until his passing in 1994.
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About
Antônio Carlos Jobim, Pioneer of bossa nova from Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca neighborhood.
11 vinyl titles including the 1963 classic on Verve; key pressings from US and Brazil tracked in real time.
Antônio Carlos Jobim, often called Tom Jobim, was a prolific Brazilian composer, pianist, and singer instrumental in developing bossa nova, a genre fusing samba rhythms with jazz harmonies. Active from the 1950s to the early 1990s, Jobim crafted dozens of compositions that became standards worldwide. He recorded over 50 albums, notable for their sophisticated arrangements and poetic melodies. His early music career included piano lessons with Hans-Joachim Koellreuter and influences ranging from classical music to chorinho and samba-canção.
His discography features key titles such as "The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays" (1963, Verve), "Wave" (1967, A&M), and "Stone Flower" (1970, CTI Records).
Discography
Antônio Carlos Jobim — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Jobim Biscoito Fino · 2004Em Minas Ao Vivo (Piano E Voz)
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Biscoito Fino · 2003Sinfônico
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Jobim Music · 2000Tom Canta Vinicius Ao Vivo
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Verve Records · 1996Antonio Carlos Jobim And Friends
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Globo/Columbia · 1995Antonio Brasileiro
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Verve Records · 1987Passarim
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RCA Victor · 1983Gabriela (Trilha Sonora Original Do Filme)
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Warner Bros. Records · 1980Terra Brasilis
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RCA Victor · 1977Miucha & Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Warner Bros. Records · 1976Urubu
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MCA Records · 1973Jobim
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Paramount Records · 1970Music From The Soundtrack Of The Paramount Picture The Adventurers
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Symbolic · 1970Music From "The Adventurers"
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A&M Records · 1970Tide
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CTI Records · 1970Stone Flower
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Reprise Records · 1969Sinatra Jobim
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Warner Bros. Records · 1967A Certain Mr. Jobim
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A&M Records · 1967Wave
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Reprise Records · 1967Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Warner Bros. Records · 1966Love, Strings And Jobim (The Eloquence Of Antonio Carlos Jobim)
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Warner Bros. Records · 1965The Wonderful World Of Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Verve Records · 1963The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
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Columbia · 1961Brasília - Sinfonia Da Alvorada
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Continental · 1954Sinfonia Do Rio De Janeiro
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Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Antônio Carlos Jobim's career.
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Wave
Wave · 1967
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The Girl from Ipanema
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays · 1963
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Corcovado
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays · 1963
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Look To The Sky
Wave · 1967
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Triste
Wave · 1967
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Garota de Ipanema
Sinfônico · 2003
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Águas de março
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Chega de Saudade
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays · 1963
The essentials
The 3 Antônio Carlos Jobim albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1967
"Wave" (1967) captures Jobim’s blend of jazz and Latin soundscapes across 10 tracks, released on A&M Records.
10 tracksStereoA&M RecordsBossa Nova, Latin Jazz styles
#3 · 1970
This 1970 CTI Records album presents a jazz and samba fusion with 9 tracks including “Quebra-Pedra (Stone Flower)” and “Sabia.”
9 tracksStereoCTI RecordsJazz, Latin styles
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Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Stone Flower
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Min price 50 €Max price 52 €
Average price
51,30 €
Only 7 copies for sale on Discogs
917 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Tide
Market position
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Min price 14 €Max price 17 €
Average price
15,66 €
Only 24 copies for sale on Discogs
543 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Wave
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Min price 30 €Max price 30 €
Average price
30,45 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
708 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays
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Min price 3 €Max price 6 €
Average price
5,55 €
Only 76 copies for sale on Discogs
537 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
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Side B: the hidden stories of Antônio Carlos Jobim
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
“It’s boring to be modern. I think I’d rather be eternal.”— Antônio Carlos Jobim
01Original Pressing
1970 US Original Pressing of Stone Flower
The original US pressing of "Stone Flower" from 1970 on CTI Records bears catalog number CTI 6002. It remains highly sought with a want-to-have ratio of 2.7:1 and no copies currently on sale.
02Studio Album
"The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays" Released in 1963
Jobim’s pivotal album "The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays" was released in 1963 by Verve Records on LP in stereo and mono versions, marking a critical moment for bossa nova’s rise internationally.
03Vinyl Release
"Wave" Album Released in 1967 on A&M Records
The 1967 "Wave" album is a key entry in Jobim's discography, showcasing bossa nova and jazz with a 10-track LP released originally in stereo on A&M Records in the US and other countries.
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FAQ
FAQ: Antônio Carlos Jobim on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Antônio Carlos Jobim and what genre is he known for?
Antônio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian musician and composer, co-founder of the bossa nova genre that blends samba and jazz elements.
What are some essential vinyl records by Antônio Carlos Jobim?
Key records include "The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays" (1963), "Wave" (1967), and "Stone Flower" (1970), available on various vinyl pressings mostly in LP format.
Where was Antônio Carlos Jobim born and during what period was he active?
Born in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro in 1927, Jobim was active mainly from the 1950s until his death in 1994.
Are there original vinyl pressings of Jobim's albums available?
Original pressings, notably the 1970 US release of "Stone Flower" and the 1963 US release of "The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays," are valued by collectors and occasionally appear for sale.
Which Antônio Carlos Jobim album features the track 'The Girl From Ipanema'?
"The Composer Of Desafinado, Plays" (1963) includes the classic "The Girl From Ipanema," one of Jobim's most famous compositions.
What is the typical format of Antônio Carlos Jobim vinyl releases?
Most of Jobim's albums are released on LP vinyl, often in stereo, with some mono versions particularly of earlier pressings.
How influential is Antônio Carlos Jobim in Brazilian and jazz music?
Jobim is recognized as a foundational figure in bossa nova, a genre that significantly influenced Brazilian popular music and jazz worldwide.
Are there any significant links between Antônio Carlos Jobim and Rio de Janeiro for collectors?
Jobim was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, with musical themes deeply connected to neighborhoods like Tijuca and Ipanema, key to his identity and legacy.
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Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026