Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCL - 8395
- Format
- LP, Album
TomitaDawn Chorus
Vinyl pressings
Dawn Chorus
by Tomita · 1984
10 pressings8 countriesModern ClassicalAmbientElectronic
Dawn Chorus 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 Dawn Chorus
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
- RCA RCL - 8395
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
V 〄 Ⓑ R C L - 8 3 9 5 A 1 2 2 [5 dots] [4 dots]Side A
R C L - 8 3 9 5 B 1 1 1 [6 dots]Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal ARL1-5184
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL85184
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1458 A1/84 SIII IISide A
DM B-1458 B-1/84 SIIISide B
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA MRS-1208
- Format
- LP
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Red Seal XFRL-85184 (ARL1-5184)
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XFRL-85184-1Side A
XFRL-85184-2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | RCA PL85184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RCL - 8395First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | RCA RCL - 8395First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA MRS-1208First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Philippines | RCA Red Seal XFRL-85184 (ARL1-5184)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Red Seal RL-85184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5184LP, Remastered | LP, Remastered |
| ? | Taiwan | Sunrise 2047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | RCA Red Seal ARL1-5184LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dawn Chorus5:39
- A2Whistle Train4:07
- A3Pegasus7:01
- A4Vela-X Pulsar4:05
- B1Adagio Of The Sky6:11
- B2Cosmic Chorale3:34
- B3Vocalise5:52
- B4Canon Of Three Stars5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dawn Chorus are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dawn Chorus are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Dawn Chorus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Japan, US, Europe, Mexico and more. One of them is RCA RCL - 8395.
How do I tell if my copy of Dawn Chorus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCL - 8395, ARL1-5184, PL85184, MRS-1208) 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 Dawn Chorus 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.
