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Universal Music's Verve Records initiates 'Straight From The Vault' series, debuting with Antonio Carlos Jobim's 1963 album 'The Composer of Desafinado, Plays'.
This reissue features all-analog mastering by Ryan K. Smith from original tapes, pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.
Iconic tracks include 'The Girl From Ipanema', 'Chega de Saudade', and 'One Note Samba', celebrating Jobim's contributions to Brazilian music.
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