Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-13020
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Rendezvous
by Sadao Watanabe · 1984
16 pressings10 countriesJazz
Rendezvous was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rendezvous
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra P-13020
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60371-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Record Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. SRC (Logo)Stamped on Both Sides
SP AR ST E 60371-A-1 1-2 △7515 0- B-19775Runout, Side 1, etched
SP AR ST E 60371-B-1 1-2 △7515-X 0- B-19776Runout, Side 2, etched
ST-E-60371-1-A-ARLabel, Side 1
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 250 804-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60371-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST E 60371A-1 1-15 M1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. [SRC logo]Runout side A, etched/stamped
ST E 60371B-1 [SRC logo] 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B, etched/stamped
ST-E-60371-1-A-SPSide A, center label
ST-E-60371-1-B-SPSide B, center label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60371-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 250 804-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 25 08041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 250 804-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Elektra 250 804-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Elektra P-13020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Elektra P-13020First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | WEA LWI-6298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | WEA WIC 5074First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | WEA 250 804-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60371-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60371-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | WEA 250 804-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Elektra 60371-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | WEA 604.7095LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | WEA 28.117LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rendezvous5:12
- A2Fire Fly5:43
- A3If I'm Still Around Tomorrow4:20
- A4Cool Breeze4:43
- B1Here's To Love4:37
- B2Maraval4:30
- B3Love Me As I Am4:57
- B4I'm Yours4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rendezvous are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rendezvous are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Rendezvous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Japan, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra P-13020.
How do I tell if my copy of Rendezvous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P-13020, 60371-1, 250 804-1, 25 08041) 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 Rendezvous 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.