US
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS SM 42205
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
South Pacific
by Kiri Te Kanawa · 1986
19 pressings11 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
South Pacific was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 South Pacific
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks SBR 6074
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX217677Side 1 Matrix
MX217678Side 2 Matrix
SBR 6074-1Side 1 Runout
SBR 6074-2Side 2 Runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS SM 42205
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Japan
December 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 28AP 3273
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks SBR 6074
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX217677Side 1 Matrix
MX217678Side 2 Matrix
Å MX217677 SBR 6074-1Side 1 Runout
Å MX217678 SBR 6074-2Side 2 Runout
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS Masterworks SBR 6074
- Format
- LP, Limited Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MX217677Side 1 label
MX217678Side 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Discos CBS 120.000.875First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS Masterworks SBR 6074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS Masterworks SBR 6074First yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS 160390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | CBS Masterworks 160390First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS SM 42205First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS FM 42205 / CBS SM 42205First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS SM 42205First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS SM 42205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Dites-Moi
- A3A Cockeyed Optimist
- A4Twin Soliloquies
- A5Some Enchanted Evening
- A6Bloody Mary
- A7There Is Nothin' Like A Dame
- A8Bali Ha'i
- A9I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair
- B1I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
- B2Younger Than Springtime
- B3This Is How It Feels
- B4Entr'acte
- B5Happy Talk
- B6Honey Bun
- B7You've Got To Be Carefully Taught
- B8This Nearly Was Mine
- B9The March: The Take Off / Communication Established
- B10Finale Ultimo: Dites-Moi / Some Enchanted Evening
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Pacific are there?
19 vinyl pressings of South Pacific are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was South Pacific first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS SM 42205.
How do I tell if my copy of South Pacific is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SM 42205, SBR 6074, 28AP 3273, 160390) 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 South Pacific 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.