US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-2008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Shinichi YuizeJapanese Koto Classics
Vinyl pressings
Japanese Koto Classics
by Shinichi Yuize · 1966
13 pressings3 countriesFolkClassicalClassicalFolk
Japanese Koto Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Japanese Koto Classics
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72008Nonesuch H 72008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
H 72008 A Pete HelffrichSide A runout, etched
H 72008 B Pete HelffrichSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Nonesuch H-72008First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Nonesuch H-72008 / Nonesuch H 72008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Nonesuch H-2008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Nonesuch H-72008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Nonesuch H-72008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-2008 / Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Zangetsu (Lingering Moonlight)7:03
- A2Fuki (Riches And Honors)4:10
- A3Mindare (Disorder)7:07
- B1Akikaze (Autumn Wind)6:18
- B2Chidori (Plover)11:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Japanese Koto Classics are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Japanese Koto Classics are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1975.
When was Japanese Koto Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Nonesuch H-2008.
How do I tell if my copy of Japanese Koto Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-2008, H-72008) 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 Japanese Koto Classics 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.