France
1957- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46 038
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
46038 Made in France LPL 156 380Side A Variant A
46038 Made in France LPL 157 380Side B Variant A
Ricardo Santos And His OrchestraCherry Blossom Time In Japan
Vinyl pressings
Cherry Blossom Time In Japan
by Ricardo Santos And His Orchestra · 1957
12 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningPopFolkWorld
Cherry Blossom Time In Japan was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Cherry Blossom Time In Japan
1 pressing came out in 1957, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | France | Polydor 46 038First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 237 589LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 46 389LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Japan | Polydor LPPM-1142LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Spain | Polydor 237 589 SLPHMLP | LP |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor LPHM 46 038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Polydor SLPM-1070LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Polydor LPPM 3LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Polydor SMP-2009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Polydor LPPM-3 / Polydor LPPM 3LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Polydor LPPM-15LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Polydor SLPM-1070LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moon On The Ruined Castle
- A2Flowers
- A3Japan Bridge
- A4Red Dragonfly
- A5Old Home
- A6Weeping Willow
- B1Solitude
- B2Song Of The Beach
- B3Cherry Blossom Time
- B4Tender Love
- B5Springtime
- B6Sunset
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cherry Blossom Time In Japan are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Cherry Blossom Time In Japan are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1957 and 1965.
When was Cherry Blossom Time In Japan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in France. One of them is Polydor 46 038.
How do I tell if my copy of Cherry Blossom Time In Japan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 46 038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46038 Made in France LPL 156 380 and 46038 Made in France LPL 157 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cherry Blossom Time In Japan 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.