US
1957- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LOC-1041
- Format
- LP, Album
Franz Waxman And His OrchestraSayonara
Vinyl pressings
Sayonara
by Franz Waxman And His Orchestra · 1957
10 pressings3 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Sayonara was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Sayonara
3 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Victor LS-5046
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1957- Label and catalog number
- Victor LS-5046
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Japan | Victor LS-5046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | Japan | Victor LS-5046First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | RCA Victor LOC-1041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1958 | Canada | RCA Victor LOC-1041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LSO-1041LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LOC-1041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | RCA Victor LOC-1041 / RCA Victor LOC 1041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Entr'acte Recording Society ERS 6513-STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Entr'acte Recording Society ERS 6513-STLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Entr'acte ERS 6513-ST / Entr'acte ERS 6513LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Opening And Sayonara
- A2Eileen
- A3By The Bridge And Sayonara
- A4Katsumi Theme
- A5Sakura Sakura
- A6Matsubayashi Theatre
- B1Hana-Ogi
- B2Sayonara
- B3Street Fight
- B4Death Scene And Sayonara
- B5The Wig Room And Sayonara
- B6Finale––Sayonara
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sayonara are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sayonara are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Sayonara first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Japan. One of them is RCA Victor LOC-1041.
How do I tell if my copy of Sayonara is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LOC-1041, LS-5046) 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 Sayonara 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.