Japan
February 1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SP-7006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Hiroshi SuzukiCat
Vinyl pressings
Cat
by Hiroshi Suzuki · 1976
11 pressings3 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Cat was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Cat
3 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Denon SP-7006
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
February 1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SP-7006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | Denon SP-7006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Columbia SP-7006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Columbia SP-7006First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Japan | Columbia HMJY-105 / Deep Jazz Reality HMJY-105LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | France | Klimt Records MJJ404 / Klimt Records MJJ404LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ010LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Switzerland | We Release JazzLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2021 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ010LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ010LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2023 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ010LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Nipponophone COJY-9555LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Shrimp Dance7:02
- A2Kuro To Shiro11:41
- B1Walk Tall10:14
- B2Cat5:27
- B3Romance5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
When was Cat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Japan. One of them is Columbia SP-7006, released February 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Cat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-7006) 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 Cat 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.