Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Spanning genres from MPB to avant-garde jazz, original 1970s pressings fetch premium prices.
Caetano Veloso's prolific career began rooted in the bossa nova tradition and evolved through tropicalia, merging Brazilian pop with rock and avant-garde elements. His work exhibits political engagement and musical experimentation, with landmark albums recorded during Brazil's military dictatorship and beyond. Veloso's catalog includes collaborations with key artists from Bahia and Brazil such as Gilberto Gil and Maria Bethânia. His influence extends internationally with sustained popularity in countries like Portugal, France, and Israel, and a diverse vinyl discography spanning from historic 1970s LPs to recent releases.
Vinyl collectors appreciate the variety in formats and pressing origins, from rare Brazilian pressings of albums like Araçá Azul to international reissues.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sony Music · 2008
Universal · 2007
Universal Music · 2006
Grupo Corpo · 2005
Nonesuch · 2004
Universal Music · 2002
Mercury · 2001
Universal Music · 2001
Natasha Records · 1999
EmArcy · 1999
Mercury · 1998
Mercury · 1997
Blue Jackel Entertainment · 1996
Mercury · 1995
PolyGram · 1994
Philips · 1992
Philips · 1991
Philips · 1989
Philips · 1987
Nonesuch · 1986
Philips · 1986
Philips · 1984
Philips · 1983
Philips · 1982
WEA · 1981
Philips · 1981
Philips · 1979
Philips · 1978
Philips · 1978
Philips · 1977
Philips · 1975
Philips · 1975
Philips · 1974
Philips · 1973
Pirata · 1972
Philips · 1972Famous · 1971Philips · 1969Philips · 1968
Universal Music · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Caetano Veloso's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 1973 LP exploring experimental and avant-garde jazz alongside samba and MPB styles, significant for its innovative fusion and Brazilian cultural references.
Released in 1979, this LP blends bossa nova and MPB with polished arrangements, featuring well-known tracks like 'Lua De São Jorge' and 'Louco Por Você.'
A 1975 stereo LP showcasing MPB and folk influences with rich vocal delivery and songs such as 'Minha Mulher' and 'Lua, Lua, Lua, Lua.'
Go further
Artists who share part of Caetano Veloso's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
He added an intellectual dimension to Brazilian popular music.— João Gilberto
The original 1986 German pressing on Nonesuch (catalog number 979 127-1) is noted for its clear vinyl sound and collectible status, with prices ranging from €15 to €25.
Two separate studio albums titled 'Caetano Veloso,' released in 1968 and 1971 respectively, highlight his early career evolution in Brazilian popular music and tropicalia.
'Transa', released in 1972, combines samba and bossa nova with intimate songwriting. This album has multiple vinyl versions, with current prices around €33 to €67 a copy.
The original 1973 Brazilian Philips LP pressing of 'Araçá Azul' features extensive avant-garde jazz and samba elements, highly desired by collectors and often priced above €20.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Caetano Veloso is a Brazilian singer-songwriter born in 1942, known for pioneering tropicalia and blending multiple Brazilian music styles.
Key vinyl albums include 'Araçá Azul' (1973), 'Cinema Transcendental' (1979), and 'Jóia' (1975), all available in various Brazilian and international pressings.
His music spans MPB, bossa nova, tropicalia, samba, avant-garde jazz, and Brazilian folk traditions.
'Araçá Azul' is valued for its fusion of experimental jazz, samba, and MPB, making it a sought-after record among collectors.
Original pressings like the 1986 German Nonesuch LP can fetch between €15 and €25, depending on condition and rarity.
Specialized record stores and online vinyl marketplaces in France stock original and reissued pressings of Caetano Veloso's albums.
His work integrates regional Afro-Brazilian rhythms from Bahia and incorporates political and social themes from Brazil's history.
'Sozinho - Ao Vivo' is among his top tracks, accumulating over 1.9 million plays.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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