Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Erato OS-2296-RE
- Format
- LP
Jean-Pierre RampalSakura (Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp)
Vinyl pressings
Sakura (Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp)
by Jean-Pierre Rampal · 1969
10 pressings3 countriesClassicalFolkWorld& Country
Sakura was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Sakura
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Japan | Erato OS-2296-REFirst yearLP | LP |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | CBS Masterworks M 34568LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | CBS Masterworks M 34568LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Columbia OQ-7189-NLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Denon OQ-7189-NLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | CBS Masterworks M 34568LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia Masterworks M 34568LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia Masterworks M 34568LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Columbia OZ-7151-NLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | CBS Masterworks M 34568LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Haru No Umi7:22
- A2Chugoku Chiho No Komori Uta2:01
- A3Aka Tombo3:07
- A4Chin-Chin Chidori3:09
- A5Nambu Ushi Oi Uta4:55
- A6Defune5:38
- B1Kono Michi3:40
- B2Hanayome Ningyo1:51
- B3Kojo No Tsuki3:38
- B4Jogashima No Ame5:19
- B5Hana3:38
- B6Sakura Sakura7:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sakura are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sakura are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1969 and 1982.
When was Sakura first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Japan. One of them is Erato OS-2296-RE.
How do I tell if my copy of Sakura is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OS-2296-RE) 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 Sakura 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.
