Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R 5016
- Format
- 7"
Marilyn ChambersBenihana
Vinyl pressings
Benihana
by Marilyn Chambers · 1976
14 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Benihana 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 Benihana
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Italy | Roulette R 5016First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Brazil | Roulette 201.30087" | 7" |
| 1977 | Canada | Roulette R 7206X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Roulette 45. R. 140213 / Roulette 45. R. 140 2137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Roulette RE 20343S / Marfer RE 20343S7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Roulette RE 20343S / Marfer RE 20343S7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International 7N 257377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International 7N 257377", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International 7N 257377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Roulette R 72067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Roulette RD 200612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Roulette R 7206DDJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Roulette R 7206 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Roulette R-7206-DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABenihana4:21
- BSo I Cried A Little Bit3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Benihana are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Benihana are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Benihana first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy. One of them is Roulette R 5016.
How do I tell if my copy of Benihana is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5016) 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 Benihana 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.