Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEMIX 008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
^^ MEMIX 007 BEtched in runout, Side A
^^ MEMIX 007 AEtched in runout, Side B
MEMIX 008 APrinted on label, Side A
MEMIX 008 BPrinted on label, Side B
KotoJapanese War Game
Vinyl pressings
Japanese War Game
by Koto · 1983
15 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Japanese War Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Japanese War Game
7 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Memory Records MEM 45005Memory Records MEM 45003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEM 45005 ARunout area side A
MEM 45005 BRunout area side B
MEM 45005 ALabel side A
MEM 45005 BLabel side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX - 5059/A etSide A runout groove, etched
ZYX - 5059/B etSide B runout groove, etched
Made in GermanyBoth sides runout groove, stamped
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-1050/A" etRunout side A
IP ZYX-1050/B" etRunout side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5059
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5059/A etRunout Side A
IP ZYX-5059/B etRunout Side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5059
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZYX - 5059/ASide A runout groove, etched
ZYX - 5059/B IISide B runout groove, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5059First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5059First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5059First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5059First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records MEMIX 008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Memory Records MEM 45005 / Memory Records MEM 45003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 514312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 514312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 70087" | 7" |
| 1984 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 800812", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Benelux | High Fashion Music MS 182 / Dureco Benelux MS 18212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 5047 / Dureco Benelux 50477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1061-1212", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ZYX Records 514312", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AJapanese War Game (Club Mix)6:33
- BJapanese War Game (Dub Mix)7:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Japanese War Game are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Japanese War Game are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
When was Japanese War Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Memory Records MEMIX 008.
How do I tell if my copy of Japanese War Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEMIX 008, MEM 45005, 5059, 1050) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ^^ MEMIX 007 B and ^^ MEMIX 007 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Japanese War Game 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.
