Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONP 50320-J
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50320A1 1A4Stamped in runout, Side A
50320B1 1A1Stamped in runout, Side B
Sadao WatanabeRound Trip
Vinyl pressings
Round Trip
by Sadao Watanabe · 1970
12 pressings4 countriesPost BopJazz
Round Trip was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Round Trip
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONP 50320-J
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50320A1 1A3Runout side A
50320B1 1A2Runout side B
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50320-JFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50320-JFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Brazil | CBS/Sony 137876LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 65558LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM-153LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Vanguard VSD 79344LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Vanguard VSD 79344LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Vanguard VSD 79344 / Vanguard VSD-79344LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Vanguard VSD 79344LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Vanguard VSD 79344LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | CBS/Sony 23AP 1069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | CBS/Sony 18AH 1564LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Round Trip: Going & Coming20:02
- A2Nostalgia1:30
- B1Pastoral14:45
- B2Sao Paulo7:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Round Trip are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Round Trip are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1978.
When was Round Trip first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Japan. One of them is CBS/Sony SONP 50320-J.
How do I tell if my copy of Round Trip is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SONP 50320-J) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 50320A1 1A4 and 50320B1 1A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Round Trip 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.
