#1 · 1963
Classic 1963 samba and bossa nova LP featuring 10 tracks including “Garôta De Ipanema” and “Samba Triste.”
10 tracksMonoElenco labelRecorded in 1963
Artist page · 04/07/2026
Baden Powell
Baden Powell was a Brazilian guitarist and composer born in 1937 in Rio de Janeiro, known for blending jazz, samba, and bossa nova, influential in Latin jazz and MPB genres.
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About
Baden Powell, Brazilian virtuoso bridging bossa nova, samba, and jazz guitar.
Five essential vinyl releases from the 1960s to the 2020s with originals and reissues tracked in real time.
Baden Powell de Aquino became proficient in classical guitar by age 14 and emerged as a professional musician by 1953. His collaboration with poets like Vinícius de Moraes helped define much of his repertoire. Baden’s style combined samba rhythms with jazz improvisations and baroque modulations, contributing significantly to the samba-jazz movement. His international recognition began with albums like "Tristeza On Guitar" (1966) and extensive tours throughout Europe and Japan from 1970 onwards.
Despite health challenges in the mid-1970s, Powell remained active, recording and performing until the late 1980s and into the 2000s.
Discography
Baden Powell — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Young · 1989La Grande Réunion - Vol. 2
Studio
Idéia Livre · 1988Violão Em Seresta
Studio
pläne · 1983Felicidades
Studio
Maracanà · 1982Live 1982
Studio
Maracanà · 1982Brani Rari E Inediti
Studio
Atlantic · 1980De Baden Para Vinicius
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Atlantic · 1979O Grande Show Gravado Ao Vivo
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Disques Festival · 1975Vol.5 - Samba Triste
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MPS Records · 1975Apaixonado
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Disques Festival · 1975La Grande Réunion
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Disques Festival · 1975Mélancolie
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CBS · 1974Grandezza On Guitar
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Disques Festival · 1974Vol. 4 - Le Cœur De Baden Powell
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Disques Festival · 1973Vol.2 - L'Art De Baden-Powell
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Disques Festival · 1973Vol.1 - L'Âme De Baden Powell
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CBS · 1973Solitude On Guitar
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MPS Records · 1972Images On Guitar
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MPS Records · 1971Canto On Guitar
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Elenco · 1971Estudos
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Barclay · 1971Baden Powell
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Disques Festival · 1971Lotus
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Canyon · 1971夢の競演
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Barclay · 1971Live In Japan
Live
Elenco · 1970Os Cantores Da Lapinha
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Barclay · 1969El Mundo Musical De Baden Powell
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Elenco · 196927 Horas De Estúdio
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Elenco · 1968O Som De Baden Powell
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SABA · 1967Poema On Guitar
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SABA · 1966Tristeza On Guitar
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Elenco · 1966Ao Vivo No Teatro Santa Rosa
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Forma · 1966Tempo Feliz
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Barclay · 1965Billy Nencioli + Baden Powell
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Barclay · 1964Le Monde Musical De Baden Powell
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Elenco · 1963Baden Powell Swings With Jimmy Pratt
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Elenco · 1963À Vontade
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Philips · 1961Um Violão Na Madrugada
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Philips · 1960Apresentando
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Disques Festival · Vol.3 - Le Génie De Baden Powell
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Disques Festival · Canta Vinícius De Moraes E Paolo César Pinheiro
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Mary Melody · Baden Powell / Maria D'Apparecida
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Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Baden Powell's career.
01
Canto de Ossanha
Tristeza On Guitar · 1966
02
Consolação
À Vontade · 1963
03
Tristeza
Tristeza On Guitar · 1966
04
Canto De Xangô
Tristeza On Guitar · 1966
05
Berimbau
À Vontade · 1963
06
Samba Triste
À Vontade · 1963
07
O Astronauta
À Vontade · 1963
08
Garota de Ipanema
À Vontade · 1963
The essentials
The 3 Baden Powell albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1966
1966 LP blending Brazilian popular music with jazz, including the title track and “Canto De Ossanha.”
10 tracksSABA labelFirst released in GermanyJazz and MPB genres
#3 · 1972
1972 release mixing bossa nova and Latin jazz with eight instrumental tracks like “Blues A Volonte.”
8 tracksMPS Records labelJazz, Latin genresRecorded in 1972
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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.
Images On Guitar
Market position
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Min price 6 €Max price 38 €
Average price
9,13 €
Only 63 copies for sale on Discogs
203 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Tristeza On Guitar
Market position
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Min price 8 €Max price 26 €
Average price
9,86 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
512 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
À Vontade
Market position
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Min price 7 €Max price 70 €
Average price
13,00 €
Only 11 copies for sale on Discogs
482 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
La Grande Réunion - Vol. 2
Market position
i
Min price 11 €Max price 11 €
Average price
10,92 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
17 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Violão Em Seresta
Market position
i
Min price 7 €Max price 15 €
Average price
11,59 €
Only 22 copies for sale on Discogs
22 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Felicidades
Market position
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Min price 3 €Max price 3 €
Average price
3,49 €
Only 35 copies for sale on Discogs
29 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Baden Powell
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
His style bridges samba rhythms and jazz improvisations with baroque modulations unique to him.— Musical analysis
01Album
Tristeza On Guitar original German pressing
Released in 1966 by SABA in Germany, this LP is a key Baden Powell studio album, offered at prices from €8 to €26 depending on condition and pressing rarity.
02Pressing
Images On Guitar French original LP
A 1972 French original pressing on MPS Records (catalog MPS 15 078) is found for around €7 and remains sought after by collectors.
03Tour
1970 European and Japanese tours with Baden Powell Quartet
Powell formed his Baden Powell Quartet in 1970 and toured Europe and Japan, gaining acclaim for jazz and samba fusion improvisations on guitar.
04Album
À Vontade original Argentine pressing
The 1963 Argentine pressing of "À Vontade" on Elenco label, catalog ME-11, is a prized mono LP that captures early Powell’s samba and bossa nova approach.
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FAQ
FAQ: Baden Powell on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Baden Powell?
Baden Powell was a Brazilian guitarist and composer known for fusing samba, bossa nova, and jazz, active from the 1950s until 2000.
What genres did Baden Powell play?
His music spans bossa nova, samba, jazz, Latin jazz, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).
Which are key vinyl albums by Baden Powell available on Vinyles.com?
Essential vinyl albums include "À Vontade" (1963), "Tristeza On Guitar" (1966), and "Images On Guitar" (1972).
What are the best pressings of "Tristeza On Guitar" for collectors?
Original German pressings on the SABA label from 1966 are highly regarded among collectors.
Is there a French original pressing of "Images On Guitar"?
Yes, the 1972 French LP on MPS Records (catalog MPS 15 078) is a sought-after original pressing.
Did Baden Powell tour in Europe?
He toured extensively from 1970 in Europe and Japan with his Baden Powell Quartet.
Where was Baden Powell born?
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1937.
Are Baden Powell’s vinyl albums available in France?
Several original and reissue vinyls, like the 1972 "Images On Guitar" French pressing, are available on the collector's market.
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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