Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Flying Disk VIJ-6012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Sadao WatanabeCalifornia Shower
Vinyl pressings
California Shower
by Sadao Watanabe · 1978
12 pressings5 countriesFusionJazz-FunkSmooth JazzJazz
California Shower 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 California Shower
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Flying Disk VIJ-6012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L 〄 Ⓑ FLD 6012A 124 ⁘⁘ F CA Side
L FDL 6012B 122 ⁘⁘⁘B Side
L 〄 Ⓑ FLD 6012A 122 ⁘⁘⁘⁘⁘⁘⁘⁘ F CA Side
L FDL 6012B 122 ⁘B Side
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Flying Disk VIJ-6012
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Miracle Records MLP 3005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLP 3005 A1 MDRunout, A-side, etched
MLP 3005 B1 △T TANITA MIRACLERunout, B-side, etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 6062
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Inner City Records IC 6062
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Brown Labels
- Runout / matrix
IC-6062-A S+1 DO1 by1 MD1 CRP1 RL134 80 1800 MASTERDISK PL 0Side A runout
IC-6062-B2 SH1 Dolby 1MD1 CRP1 3 18801 1901 MASTERDISK RLSide B runout
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Disk VIJ-6012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Disk VIJ-6012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Flying Disk VIJ-6012First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Miracle Records MLP 3005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Miracle RecordsLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Inner City Records IC 6062First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия C60 16729-30LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Flying Disk VIJ-4003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | RGE 320.7103LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Inner City Records IC 6062LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия C60 16729-30LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1California Shower5:32
- A2Duo-Creatics6:54
- A3Desert Ride5:24
- B1Seventh High5:15
- B2Turning Pages Of Wind3:53
- B3Ngoma Party4:48
- B4My Country4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Shower are there?
12 vinyl pressings of California Shower are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1992.
When was California Shower first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan, UK, US. One of them is Flying Disk VIJ-6012.
How do I tell if my copy of California Shower is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VIJ-6012, MLP 3005, IC 6062) 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 California Shower 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.
