Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-13111
- Format
- LP, Album
Sadao WatanabeMaisha
Vinyl pressings
Maisha
by Sadao Watanabe · 1985
11 pressings9 countriesSmooth JazzEasy ListeningJazz
Maisha was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Maisha
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-13111
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60431-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60431-1-A-SPLabel side A
ST-E-60431-1-B-SPLabel side B
(Side 1, etched): STE 60431 A
(Side 2, etched): STE 60431 B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60431-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 83977
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 604.7140
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | WEA 83977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | WEA 604.7140First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Canada | WEA 25 21941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 252 194-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-13111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-13111First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Elektra LWI-6415First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Philippines | Elektra p-13111First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | WEA WIC 5078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 60431-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 60431-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1What's Now
- A2Men And Women
- A3Road Song
- A4Times We Shared
- A5Good News
- B1Desert Ride
- B2Tip Away
- B3Stray Birds
- B4Maisha
- B5Paysages
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maisha are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Maisha are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Maisha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan, US, Argentina, Brazil and more. One of them is Elektra P-13111.
How do I tell if my copy of Maisha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-13111, 60431-1, 83977, 604.7140) 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 Maisha 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.
