Odeon

Odeon on vinyl: from Rio to Stockholm

In short: Odeon is regarded as one of the oldest record labels in the world and later belonged to EMI. Records came out under this name in many countries – Odeon is best known in Brazil, where many major MPB artists released records on the label, and in Scandinavia. The Vinyl Room currently has 14 Odeon records.

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First pressings

MPB & bossa nova

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→ Marcos Valle · MPB · Bossa nova · EMI

What makes Odeon special?

The Brazilian side: Marcos Valle with “Marcos Valle” and “Vento Sul”, guitarist and pianist Egberto Gismonti with “Água & Vinho”, samba singer Elza Soares, Wilson Simonal with “Alegria Alegria Vol. 2” and actress Norma Benguell with “Ooooooh! Norma”.

From Europe come Doris from Sweden with the sought-after “Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby”, Italy’s Daniel Sentacruz Ensemble with “Soleado”, the Peddlers with “Three For All” and Paul McCartney with “Pipes Of Peace”. Plus Los Socios del Ritmo.

FAQ

What is Odeon? A very old record label, later part of EMI, with its own editions in many countries.

Why is there so much Brazilian music on Odeon? In Brazil, EMI-Odeon was one of the most important labels of MPB.

Who is Doris? Swedish singer Doris Svensson; her 1970 album is much sought after by collectors.

What do you have on Odeon? Mostly seventies records from various countries – 14 records in all.