US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Alshire International S-5019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
101 StringsSongs Of The Seasons In Japan
Vinyl pressings
Songs Of The Seasons In Japan
by 101 Strings · 1966
10 pressings4 countriesFolkJazzClassicalFolk
Songs Of The Seasons In Japan was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Songs Of The Seasons In Japan
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Alshire International S-5019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101-57-5019-AA-side, etched
101-57-5019-BB-side, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Alshire International ST-5019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Alshire International S-5019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Alshire International S-5019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Alshire International ST-5019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Italy | Bluebell Record SS 516 / Somerset SFR-AL 516LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9351-STMD 9351 / Mode Disques MD. 9351LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9351-STMD 9351 / Mode Disques STMD. 9351LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Columbia XS-55-MLLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Columbia PS-1139-MLLP | LP |
| ? | US | Alshire M-5019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Audio Spectrum 609 / Audio Spectrum SAS-609LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Koi-Nobori (Boy's Festival Song)
- A2Oshogatsu-Yukii (Snow And New Year)
- A3Mura Matsuri (Village Festival Song)
- A4Oboro Zukiyo (Spring Moonlight)
- A5Aka Tombo (Red Dragonfly)
- A6Fuyu No Yoru (Winter's Night)
- B1Fuyu Geshiki (Japanese Snowflakes)
- B2Sato Noaki (Autumn In The Country)
- B3Hanna (Cherry Blossoms)
- B4Sakura Sakura (Spring Blossoms)
- B5Momiji (Autumn Leaves)
- B6Umi (The Sea)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Songs Of The Seasons In Japan are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Songs Of The Seasons In Japan are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Songs Of The Seasons In Japan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Alshire International S-5019.
How do I tell if my copy of Songs Of The Seasons In Japan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-5019, ST-5019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Songs Of The Seasons In Japan on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
