Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVP-6102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ RVP 6102A Ⓢ 111⊹Side A
RVP 6102B 111⊹Side B
Ryo KawasakiJuice
Vinyl pressings
Juice
by Ryo Kawasaki · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
Juice 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 Juice
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVP-6102
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ RVP 6102A Ⓢ 111⊹Side A
RVP 6102B 111⊹Side B
(RVP-6102-A)③ (APL1-1855)A side label
(RVP-6102-B)④ (APL1-1855)B side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1855
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1-1855A-2-- I A1FSide A runout
APL1-1855B-1 I A1JSide B runout
APL1-1855-ASide A label
APL1-1855-BSide B label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-1855
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CPL1 1855-A X D.T.Side A etched
CPL1 1855-B XD.T.Side B etched
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL - 11855
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL - 11855 A+Side A (Runout)
PL - 11855 B+Side B (Runout)
PL - 11855 - ASide A (Label)
PL - 11855 - BSide B (Label)
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL-11855
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL1-1855First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6102First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA PL-11855First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA PL - 11855First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1855First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | RCA RVJ-6081LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | RCA RVJ-6081LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP252LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | UK | Mr Bongo MRBLP252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Raisins6:17
- A2Sometime4:42
- A3The Breeze And I7:20
- B1East Side Boogie6:00
- B2El Toro4:34
- B3Bamboo Child4:48
- B4Andes4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Juice are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Juice are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 2022.
When was Juice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Japan, US, Canada, Spain. One of them is RCA RVP-6102.
How do I tell if my copy of Juice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RVP-6102, APL1-1855, CPL1-1855, PL - 11855) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 〄Ⓑ RVP 6102A Ⓢ 111⊹ and RVP 6102B 111⊹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Juice 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.