Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- JVC VIJ-6338
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
JVC-6309-AMatrix side A
JVC-6309-BMatrix side B
JVC 6309A 221 + STERLINGRunout side A
JVC 6309B 222+ STERLINGRunout side B
Dave GrusinLive In Japan
Vinyl pressings
Live In Japan
by Dave Grusin · 1980
14 pressings8 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Live In Japan was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Live In Japan
3 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- JVC VIJ-6338
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold Cover
Philippines
1980- Label and catalog number
- VMC International VI-2560VMC International (VIJ 6338)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
jcs VI-2560-A VPP [signature]
jcs VI-2560-B VPP [signature]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | JVC VIJ-6338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | JVC VIJ-6338First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Philippines | VMC International VI-2560 / VMC International (VIJ 6338)First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Australia | Arista L37682LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | ARISTA GRP GRP 5506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 203 924LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK & Europe | Arista 209 339LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GLB6-8371LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GL 5-8151 / Arista GL 5-8151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5506LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista GRP GRP 5506LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Arista BMGAL 2028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Modaji8:10
- A2Friends And Strangers4:25
- A3Uh, Oh!6:54
- A4Don And Dave3:38
- B1Shambella6:14
- B2Trade Winds7:53
- B3Captain Caribe5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In Japan are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Live In Japan are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1992.
When was Live In Japan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan, Philippines. One of them is JVC VIJ-6338.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In Japan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VIJ-6338, VI-2560) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JVC-6309-A and JVC-6309-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Live 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.
