João Donato’s A Bad Donato is a landmark album that reimagines Brazilian bossa nova through a kaleidoscope of electric funk and psychedelic pop. Recorded in 1970 in Los Angeles, this release captures Donato’s bold move from soft samba roots into a hypnotic, synth-heavy sound.
- Pressed on premium 180g vinyl at Third Man in Detroit for true audiophile clarity
- Includes standout tracks like “The Frog,” “Cadê Joel?”, and “Lunar Tune”
- Perfect for anyone building a cheap vinyl records collection with timeless fusion grooves
- Featured on many lists of the best bossa nova vinyl records
Want to preserve sound quality? Here’s how to clean vinyl records: use an anti-static brush before each play, and store your copy vertically in a cool, dry place.
Christine Carr (verified owner) –
Finally got my hands on this! A truly hypnotic blend of bossa nova and funk — the pressing sounds phenomenal.
Tina Sanchez (verified owner) –
If you’re into psychedelic pop albums for sale, this one’s a hidden gem. Donato never sounded more cosmic.
Lisa Salazar (verified owner) –
Bought it to expand my cheap vinyl records collection and ended up rediscovering the magic of fusion music.