Yellow Magic Orchestra = イエロー・マジック・オーケストラ

Same matrix / runouts as [r=2542478] but with misspelled "Rroduced by" credit on the back cover. This release has red Alfa labels and the original Alfa logo. Single-sided credits insert included. Large text on the obi strip says "Hosono Haroumi" and smaller to the side "Yellow Magic Orchestra", because initially this was marketed as a Hosono project. The manufacturer is noted on the obi strip in Japanese and on the label rim in English. Writing credits are not shown on this pressing for the two "Computer Game" tracks, "Bridge Over Troubled Music" or "Acrobat." Yukihiko Takahashi appears courtesy of Victor/Invitation. Made in Japan ¥2,500

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR 6012AⓈ 111 + 1/ (Side A)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6012B 111 + (Side B)

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This release has red Alfa labels and the original Alfa logo. Single-sided credits insert included. This release spells the "Produced by" credit for Harry Hosono on the back cover correctly. For misspelled "Rroduced by" version, see here: [r=13730123]. Large text on the obi strip says "Hosono Haroumi" and smaller to the side "Yellow Magic Orchestra", because initially this was marketed as a Hosono project. The manufacturer is noted on the obi strip in Japanese and on the label rim in English. Writing credits are not shown on this pressing for the two "Computer Game" tracks, "Bridge Over Troubled Music" or "Acrobat." Yukihiko Takahashi appears courtesy of Victor/Invitation. Made in Japan ¥2,500

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR 6012AⓈ 111 + 1/ (Side A)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6012B 111 + (Side B)

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This is a Santa Maria pressing variation with blue labels.

A1 and A5 only get an Arranged By credit. Times for A1 & A2 are highly inaccurate; the tracks blend into each other.

Also pressed by

Runouts are etched except The Mastering Lab "TML X" or "TML M" IDs are stamped.

The catalog number "SP-736" appears on the back cover and labels.

The catalog number "SP 736" appears on the spine.

Promotional copies were also pressed on

On the back cover:

Recorded at studio 'A', Shibaura, Tokyo: July 10 to September 5, 1978

Mixed at Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood: February 12 to February 16, 1979

Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood

Alfa an Alfa Records Production

Horizon Records And Tapes

℗ © 1979 A&M Records, Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

On the labels:

Horizon Records and Tapes.

Manufactured by A&M Records, Inc.

℗ 1979 A&M Records, Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

All selections Administered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) except Mr. James Barth & A.D., published by Exotica Publishing Co. (ASCAP)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7502-30736-1 (Text)
• Barcode: 075023073614 (Scanned)
• Rights Society: ASCAP
• Pressing Plant ID: S (Runouts)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-771 (A side label)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-772 (B side label)
• Matrix / Runout: 1S SP-771-S1 TML X A4 (A side runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 1S SP-772-S2 TML M A6 (B side runout, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-721-S1 TML-X A4 S1 (A side runout, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: SP-722-S2 TML-M A11 S1 (B side runout, variant 2)

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This issue has red labels and is the first Japanese pressing of the US remix of the album. Comes with obi and folded insert with liner notes in Japanese. Pressed on JVC "SuperVinyl" Recorded at studio 'A', Shibuya, Tokyo: July 10 to September 5, 1978. Mixed at Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood: February 12 to February 16, 1979. Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood. Yukihiro Takahashi courtesy of Victor / Invitation. Back cover: © 1979 A&M RECORDS, INC. ℗ ALFA RECORDS, INC. Insert: © 1978 by ALFA MUSIC LTD. © Exotica Publishing Co. (1-2)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Price Code: ¥2,500 (List price)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020-A (Label A)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020-B (Label B)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR-6020A 1 1 3 * P (Runout A, stamped, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020B 1 1 1 * * * * + (Runout B, stamped, variant 1)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR 6020A 111**** L (Runout A, stamped, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6020B 111*** (Runout B, stamped, variant 2)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR-6020A 111⊹⊹ JJ (Runout A, stamped, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020B 111⊹⊹ (Runout B, stamped, variant 3)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR-6020A 111⊹⊹⊹⊹⊹ II (Runout A, stamped, variant 4)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020B 111⊹⊹⊹ (Runout B, stamped, variant 4)

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All Selections ALFA Music Administered by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP) except "Firecracker", published by Exotica Publishing Co. (ASCAP) Recorded at studio 'A', Shibaura, Tokyo: July 10 to September 5, 1978 Mixed at Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood: February 12 to February 16, 1979 Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood (P)(C) 1979 A&M Records, Inc. Conflicting info from sleeve to label. Sleeve reads: Arranged and performed by YELLOW MAGIC Orchestra Label reads: (Arranged by YELLOW MAGIC Orchestra) only for tracks A1, A5.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 0 7502-30736-1 (Text)
• Rights Society: ASCAP
• Matrix / Runout: SP - 736 - (771) - RC3 TML - M (Side 1)
• Matrix / Runout: SP - 736 - (771) - RC2 TML - M - X (Side 2)

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Second Japanese pressing of the US remixed version of the album. This label design was used from January 1980 to the end of 1982.

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This release has purple/pink gradiated labels. The different label designs are also noted on the obi strip of the records in Japanese, because the first, second and third pressings, while all on the Alfa label, were manufactured by either Victor or Warner-Pioneer. Instruments: Moog 111-C, Korg PS-3100 Polyphonic, Poly Moog, ARP Odyssey, Oberheim Eight Voice w. Digital programmer, Fender Rhodes, Steinway, Mini Moog, Korg VC-10 Vocoder, Marimba, Yamaha Drums, Syn-Drums, Fender Bass, Roland MC-8 Micro Composer Recorded & Mixed at Studio "A", Shibaura, Tokyo from July 10 to September 5, 1978

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012-A (Side A, label)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012-B (Side B, label)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6012A (S) 1 1 1 * * U (Side A, stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6012B (S) 1 1 * * (Side B, stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: JIS mark (B) (Side A, stamped)
• Rights Society: JASRAC

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This release has beige labels. The manufacturer is noted on the obi strip in Japanese. “Victor Musical Industries” as manufacturer on obi strip. This album was later re-cut in 1983 and distributed under Warner-Pioneer Corporation Yellow Magic Orchestra

Recorded & Mixed from July 10 to September 5, 1978.

Instruments: Moog 111-C, Korg PS-3100 Polyphonic, Poly Moog, ARP Odyssey, Oberheim Eight Voice w. Digital programmer, Fender Rhodes, Steinway, Mini Moog, Korg VC-10 Vocoder, Marimba, Yamaha Drums, Syn-Drums, Fender Bass, Roland MC-8 Micro Composer

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Other: ¥2,500 (Price)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012A (Side A (label))
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012B (Side B (label))
• Matrix / Runout: 〄Ⓑ ALR 6012AⓈ 112✲ /\ s (Side A (stamped))
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6012BⓈ 111✲✲✲✲✲ (Side B (stamped))

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This issue has the beige/white labels and is the third Japanese pressing of the US remix of the album. This was made before the Warner-Pioneer edition of the album (Yellow Magic Orchestra) as it has Victor listed as the distributor on the obi and the vinyl is semi-transparent when it is held near a light source.

Comes with obi strip and folded insert with liner notes in Japanese.

Recorded at studio 'A', Shibuya, Tokyo: July 10 to September 5, 1978.

Mixed at Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood: February 12 to February 16, 1979.

Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood.

Yukihiro Takahashi courtesy of Victor / Invitation.

(C) 1978 by ALFA MUSIC LTD.

(C) Exotica Publishing Co. (1-2)

℗ 1979

Made in Japan

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Price Code: ¥2,500 (List price)
• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Other: ⓹ (Label side A)
• Other: ⓸ (Label side B)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020-A (Side A, label)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020-B (Side B, label)
• Matrix / Runout: 〄 ® ALR 6020 A 114 ⁙⁙⁙⁙ P Q T U V (Runout side A, stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR 6020 B 111 ⁙⁙⁙ ⁙ ⁙⁙⁙ (Runout side B, stamped)

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This release has beige labels. The manufacturer is noted on the obi strip in Japanese. “Warner Pioneer” as distributor on obi strip. Recorded & Mixed from July 10 to September 5, 1978. Instruments: Moog 111-C, Korg PS-3100 Polyphonic, Poly Moog, ARP Odyssey, Oberheim Eight Voice w. Digital programmer, Fender Rhodes, Steinway, Mini Moog, Korg VC-10 Vocoder, Marimba, Yamaha Drums, Syn-Drums, Fender Bass, Roland MC-8 Micro Composer

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012A 1-A-3 〄CS 4S1 (Side A)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6012B 2-A-3 I (Side B)

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repress with light beige labels. 1st pressing (manufactured by Victor [r=1237515]) has red labels. 2nd pressing (from 1980 - 1982, also manufactured by Victor [r=359428]) has purple/pink gradated labels. 3rd press has light beige labels but still distributed by Victor ([r=17876833]) and has transcucent vinyl. This 4th pressing (manufactured by Warner-Pioneer) has light beige labels and has solid black vinyl. It was pressed from the time of the "Naughty Boys" album onwards. Warner-Pioneer only mentioned in Japanese on the obi strip, at the bottom at the front next to the Alfa logo, and also on the back (again, small print). Includes 4-page booklet (purple ink on white paper) with photos and liner notes in Japanese.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020A I 1-A-7 〄CS 65S X Y1 (Side One, stamped)
• Matrix / Runout: ALR-6020B I 1-A-4 (Side Two, stamped)

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Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 4 560427 444529

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