US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Starline 6152Capitol Records 6152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-44444-H-10 —-◀️ MASTERED BY CAPITOL
45-44648-H-10 —-◀️ JM MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Kyu SakamotoSukiyaki / Tankobushi
Vinyl pressings
Sukiyaki / Tankobushi
by Kyu Sakamoto · 1978
11 pressings1 countryVocalPopFolkWorld
Sukiyaki / Tankobushi was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sukiyaki / Tankobushi
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records 6152 / Starline 61527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Starline 6152 / Capitol Records 61527", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Starline 6152 / Capitol Records 61527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Starline 6152 / Capitol Records 61527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Starline 6152 / Capitol Records 6152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6152 / Starline X-61527", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records X-6152 / Starline X-61527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records X-6152 / Starline X-61527", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X-6152 / Starline X-61527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records X-6152 / Starline X-61527", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Starline 6152 / Capitol Records 61527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASukiyaki3:05
- BTankobushi2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sukiyaki / Tankobushi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sukiyaki / Tankobushi are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1968 and 1988.
When was Sukiyaki / Tankobushi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Starline 6152.
How do I tell if my copy of Sukiyaki / Tankobushi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-44444-H-10 —-◀️ MASTERED BY CAPITOL and 45-44648-H-10 —-◀️ JM MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sukiyaki / Tankobushi 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.
