ASTRUD GILBERTO Shadow of Your Smile (LP, 1965, Verve) 1st Press VAN GELDER VG-

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NEWSAGENT'S DESCRIPTION

This listing is for the 1965 first stereo pressing of The Shadow of Your Smile, a smooth and elegant album by bossa nova icon Astrud Gilberto, released on Verve Records (V6-8629) and mastered by legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.

Known for her airy vocals and understated charm, Gilberto helped bring the bossa nova sound to international audiences following her breakthrough on The Girl from Ipanema just a year earlier.

This album blends Brazilian rhythms with lush jazz arrangements that perfectly enhance her vocals, offering intimate renditions of both standards and lesser-known gems. The title track, originally from the 1965 film The Sandpiper, became a standout moment on the record.

A timeless listen and a must-have for fans of vocal jazz, bossa nova, or 1960s lounge aesthetics.

Matrix / Runout (A runout): V6-8629 65VGS-548 S-1 111 VAN GELDER

Matrix / Runout (B runout): V6-8629 65V6-S 549 124 VAN GELDER

Vinyl Grading: VG-
Sleeve Grading: VG

(See Grading Guide below)

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Grading Guide

Mint (M)

Vinyl is absolutely flawless, with no signs of handling, play, or manufacturing defects whatsoever. Sleeve is pristine, with no creases, wear, marks, or discoloration of any kind.

NEAR MINT (NM or M-)

Vinyl looks freshly opened with full gloss and no visible marks, spindle wear, or surface noise. Sleeve is crisp and clean with no creases, seam splits, or ring wear.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Vinyl shows light signs of use, possibly a few minor scuffs or hairlines that do not affect play. Sleeve may show slight wear, including light edge wear, a small crease, or minimal ring wear.

Very Good (VG)

Vinyl has visible surface wear and light scratches, with occasional surface noise but no skips. Sleeve shows moderate wear such as ring wear, seam splits, writing, or creasing.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+), or Very Good Minus (VG-)

Vinyl plays through without skipping but has varying degrees of heavy wear, significant surface noise, and visible damage or label defects. Sleeve is heavily worn, with large seam splits, major ring wear, heavy writing, and/or tape/sticker damage.

Poor (P) or Fair (F)

Vinyl is cracked, warped, or skips during playback and is typically unplayable. Sleeve is extremely damaged or destroyed, with severe tears, water damage, or missing elements.