The Stranger

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“℗ © 1977 CBS Inc. Original [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/403953-Columbia-Records-Pressing-Plant-Terre-Haute]Terre Haute Pressing[/url] variant of [url=https://www.discogs.com/Billy-Joel-The-Stranger/release/1108650]this Santa Maria[/url]. [l586613] metal plates with etched matrix, variant of [url=https://www.discogs.com/Billy-Joel-The-Stranger/release/4751198]this Terre Haute press[/url] with stamped matrix, by same catalog #. Custom inner sleeve contains lyrics, credits, and photo (suitable for framing). Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y. B5 - Published by Higher Music and Ripparthur Music, administered by April Music Inc. All other selections - Joelsongs Track B6 is not listed anywhere on the release. It is "The Stranger (Reprise)", a partial, whistling version of the title track. [a136198] appears courtesy of [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/420545-Marlin-Records-3]Marlin Records[/url] [a25284] appears courtesy of [l11717] [a255276] appears courtesy of [l90718] [a253777] appears courtesy of [l78658] 1st catalog #: labels / spine; 2nd: liner / inner sleeve”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Red Columbia labels with golden border. The inner label ring indentation on this press is smaller in diameter compared to previous releases.”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“℗ © 1977 CBS Inc. Original [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/403953-Columbia-Records-Pressing-Plant-Terre-Haute]Terre Haute Pressing[/url] Side A runout etched except for "Sterling" is stamped. Side B runout is stamped except for "\T" which is stamped. Custom inner sleeve contains lyrics, credits, and photo (suitable for framing). Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y. B5 - Published by Higher Music and Ripparthur Music, administered by April Music Inc. All other selections - Joelsongs Track B6 is not listed anywhere on the release. It is "The Stranger (Reprise)", a partial, whistling version of the title track. [a136198] appears courtesy of [url=https://www.discogs.com/label/420545-Marlin-Records-3]Marlin Records[/url] [a25284] appears courtesy of [l11717] [a255276] appears courtesy of [l90718] [a253777] appears courtesy of [l78658] 1st catalog #: labels / spine; 2nd: liner / inner sleeve”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“B6 is unlisted on label and jacket - it is titled "The Stranger (Reprise)" on reissues but is present on this pressing that would be B6 if listed. Matrices are etched; 'STERLING' is stamped.”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“© 1977 CBS Inc. ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. All songs © 1977 Joelsongs (BMI) Except track B5 © 1971 by Higher Music and Ripparthur Music. All rights administered by April Music Inc. (ASCAP) Produced in association [a3504585] Recorded & Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc., New York, N.Y. [a136198] appears courtesy of [l420545]. [a25284] appears courtesy of [l11717]. [a255276] appears courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/90718]Warner Bros. Records, Inc.[/url] [a253777] appears courtesy of [l78658]. Runouts are etched except: Side B runout variant 1 stamped "P" stamped in runouts denotes a [l447694] pressing. STERLING stamped in runout denotes this version was mastered at [l264060], whereas [r10727188] was mastered at Masterdisk. Similar to [r8069177] except no TJ [a259758] etched in runout. Track B6 is unlisted on this version, titled "Stranger Reprise" on later versions. Catalog number JC 34987 on spine, labels; 34987 on back cover, and inner sleeve.”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Comes with printed lyric insert Track B6 is not mentioned on either the sleeve or on the label.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Half-Speed Mastered Made in Germany”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

“Issued with printed inner lyric sleeve Spine: SPC [Shorewood Canada logo] Litho in Canada”

CBS

calendar_today1977Israel

“Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Ltd P.O.B 681, Tel Aviv, Israel All songs published by Joelsongs (BMI). B5 - Published by Ripparthur Music & Higher Music (ASCAP).”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1977Philippines

“Manufactured in the Philippines by Blackgold Records Corporation, under license by CBS/Sony Inc, Tokyo, Japan. Blue and white labels. Hype sticker - "Contains 2 big smashers"”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Track B6 is not mentioned on the release. Came with printed inner sleeve Made in Holland Sleeve is similar to [r=1513629] except that this version has an "Y" circled in the top right corner on the back of the sleeve instead of "CB 271". Runouts are a mix of etched and stamped.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Printed in U.S.A. Runouts are stamped. First cat. no. is on sleeve back; second on spine; third on labels.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Australia

“Label variation. Bottom circumference says only Made In Australia by a registered user of the trade marks Runouts are stamped.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Greece

“Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y. MANUFACTURED IN GREECE FOR DISKI CBS ΑΕΒΕ ΔΙΣΚΟΙ CBS ΑΕΒΕ ΛΕΩΦΟΡΟΣ ΣΥΓΓΡΟΥ 19 ΑΘΗΝΑΙ 403 ΠΡΟΞ. ΚΟΡΟΜΗΛΑ 5 & ΚΑΡ. ΝΤΗΛ, ΘΕΣ/ΝΙΚΗ”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y. B6 is unlisted on cover and jacket - it is titled "The Stranger (Reprise)" on reissues but is present on this pressing. This pressing has a stamped "P" in the runout on side A, which may indicate Pittman pressing. It notably lacks both STERLING and MASTERDISK stamps found on other releases.”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Custom inner sleeve contains lyrics, credits, and photo (suitable for framing). Recorded and Mixed at A&R Recording, Inc. New York, N.Y. B5 - Published by Higher Music and Ripparthur Music, administered by April Music Inc. All other selections - Joelsongs Back Cover Upper Left Gold Embossed Rectangle surrounding Gold Embossed Letters "For Governmental Sale Only"”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1977Japan

“Blue & purple colored OBI issue (1st press issued OBI).”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Track 10 (track 6 side two) is not shown on the back cover, Insert or label.”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Canada

“same as [r1527776] but with barcode back top right of cover Issued with custom black & white lyric / credits / photo inner sleeve. Produced in association with Home Run. [a136198] appears courtesy of [l12186] Records. [a25284] appears courtesy of [l11717]. [a255276] appears courtesy of [l90718] [a253777] appears courtesy of [l78658] B6 is unlisted on cover and jacket - it is titled "The Stranger (Reprise)" on reissues, but is present on this pressing, though it is unbanded. A and B-sides label: ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Sleeve, photo side: © 1977 CBS Inc. Sleeve, lyrics side, top left: Published by Joelsongs Sleeve, lyrics side, bottom right: All songs: © 1977 Joelsongs (BMI), except where noted Back cover: Columbia 100 years recording sound 1877-1977 logo”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Track B6 is not mentioned on the release. Came with printed inner sleeve Made in Holland Unique identifiers: Price Code CB 271 and 54 in top right on back cover The runouts are stamped”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“The labels match the labels on this release: [r1108650] Matrix runout variation with pressing plant codes "PD" and "DMC" etched in the dead wax.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Italy

“Comes with printed inner sleeve with english lyrics and credits and with a lyric sheet in italian.”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Produced in association with Home Run. Recorded and mixed at A&R Recording Inc., New York, N.Y. © 1977 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in Austria. Similar to [r=1964598] but with a different price code.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Back cover has, Record Manufactured in Japan by CBS/Sony, Tokyo Japan”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Disc(s) made in Germany. Packaged in USA.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Early CD Pressing from the 1980's. CD Pressed in Japan for the European Market. CD info: 'Manufactured by CBS/Sony Inc. in Japan' printed on CD outer rim. Rear Inlay info: Printed in Holland”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“On rear insert: Record manufactured in Japan by CBS/ Sony, Tokyo, Japan. On disc: Made in USA”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Slightly later Digital Audio Disc re-press, with a barcode in the matrix area & leading zero in the DADC code. See images A "triangle in a circle" symbol is present underneath the DADC code on disc. No SID codes. Almost the same as earlier Digital Audio Disc pressing which has the original 5-digit DADC code: [r=6414022] Issued in a long box with a standard jewelcase with an 4-panel foldout booklet with credits & lyrics. 2 panel sides are blank. Text states it was made in Japan at bottom of the back cover inlay & back of booklet but old artwork was used. See images. This release does not contain "Now Made In the U.S.A." printed on the far left. Originally released in 1977 Produced in association with Home Run Ralph MacDonald appears courtesy of Marlin Records Patti Austin appears courtesy of CTI Records Richard Tee appears courtest of Waener Bros. Records, Inc. Phil Woods appear courtesy of Gryphon Productions, Inc. Similar releases [r=6414022] Similar Digital Audio Disc Corp pressing as this one but has no leading zero in the DADC code. [r=9681333] images show barcode in matrix area, leading zero in the DADC code but no Digital Audio Disc Corp in the mould area. Read histories Record manufactured in Japan by CBS/Sony, Tokyo, Japan © 1977 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. / Manufactured by CBS Records / CBS Inc. Made in U.S.A”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“made in Austria”

Columbia / CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Includes 16-page lyrics booklet. Catalog number on disc: 467382 2 Catalog number on cover: CBS 450914 2 Produced in association with Home Run. Recorded and mixed at A&R Recording Inc., New York, N.Y. On disc: Original Sound Recording Made By Sony Music Entertainment Inc. ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in Austria”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“© 1977, 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./ ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Single Layer Multichannel No track durations on release. Above times taken from Sony SACD Player.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Includes 8 panel (two folds) insert with lyrics on inside 4 panels, cover and rear on 2 outer folded, blank on 2 inner folded. May have been issued in a long box. Variant is almost the same as [r=13842103] with the 6-digit DADC code 050002 but does not have "Digital Audio Disc Corp." text embossed in the inner hub. No SIDs.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Original case has red disc-tray to match red flash on disc label artwork. Includes 16-page lyrics booklet. This version has exactly the same covers/insert artwork as "[r=2509735]" and "[r=35964889]"but with differences on the disc label. Catalogue numbers:- Disc: CBS 450914 2 Spines: CBS 450914 2 Back cover: 450914 2 Produced in association with Home Run. Recorded and mixed at A&R Recording Inc., New York, N.Y. Disc: Made in Austria”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Disc(s) made in Germany Packaged in USA Rights Society: BMI via JoelSongs (tracks 5, 8 and 9) Rights Society: ASCAP via Impulsive Music (all other songs) Ralph MacDonald appears courtesy of Marlin Records. Patti Austin appears courtesy of CTI Records. Richard Tee appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Phil Woods appears courtesy of Gryphon Productions, Inc. The reprise of The Stranger is an extension of track 9. CD Extra™ symbol on disc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Packaged in a jewel case with clear tray and 8-page booklet. Although 'CD EXTRA' logo is printed on the disc, it doesn't contain any additional features or videos. Cat. # '02-491184-11' is printed on the rear and on the CD surface. Cat. # '02-491184-10' is printed on the last page of the booklet.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“16 page booklet contains track list, photo of Billy Joel, lyrics and CD handling instructions. Very similar to [r3793321] (same CD), but this release has "Printed in Japan" on rear tray. CD info: 'Manufactured by CBS/Sony Inc. in Japan' printed on CD outer rim. Rear Inlay info: Printed in Japan”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Original case has red disc-tray to match red flash on disc label artwork. Includes 16-page lyrics booklet and additional mid price catalog in the center of booklet. This version is a mixture of cat#'s on artwork and CD label. Catalogue numbers: Disc: 467382 2 Spines: CBS 450914 2 Back cover: 450914 2 Produced in association with Home Run. Recorded and mixed at A&R Recording Inc., New York, N.Y. On CD label: ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Made in Austria Matrix runout is mirrored.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Includes 8 panel (two folds) insert with lyrics on inside 4 panels, cover and rear on 2 outer folded, blank on 2 inner folded.”

CBS / Columbia

calendar_today1977Europe

“Produced in association with Home Run. Recorded and mixed at A&R Recording Inc., New York, N.Y. Disc: Made in Austria Similar to [r=30913482] but this release has cat. no. 450914 2 on the disc instead of 467382 2. Also similar to [r=7652485] but this release has label code LC 0162 on the disc instead of LC 0149.”

Columbia / CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Released with a 16-page lyrics booklet. Catalogue numbers: Disc: 450914 2 Spines: CBS 450914 2 Inside 1st page of booklet: CDCBS 82311 (KC34987) (DIDP2) Back cover: 450914 2 Label Code on back cover is different from that on the disc. Produced in association with Home Run On CD label: Made in Austria”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Made in Mexico. Rights Society: BMI via JoelSongs (tracks 5, 8 and 9) Rights Society: ASCAP via Impulsive Music (all other songs) Ralph MacDonald appears courtesy of Marlin Records. Patti Austin appears courtesy of CTI Records. Richard Tee appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Phil Woods appears courtesy of Gryphon Productions, Inc.”

Seagull

calendar_today1977Japan

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“© 2012 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Inc. ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment. All songs: © 1977 Joelsongs. Housed in a gatefold cardboard sleeve, with a 12 page booklet. This is the later issue by [l35095], with the disc manufactured by [l504648] in Germany. The disc has a clear mould hub. The earlier issue, [r=3967141], has a reflective mould hub and was manufactured by [l34825] in Austria. Mastered by Rob LoVerde at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, CA on THE GAIN 2 SYSTEM™ Mobile Fidelity Sound lab gratefully acknowledges and thanks these individuals and companies for their technical support and expertise: Tim de Paravicini, Edmund Meitner, Pass Labs, EgglestonWorks, Sound Application, clearaudio, STAX, Linn & Z-Systems. Any sonic artifacts present are a product of the original master tape. Attempts to eliminate them would have negatively impacted the integrity of the presentation.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Record manufactured in Japan by CBS/Sony, Tokyo, Japan / © 1977 CBS Inc. / ℗ CBS Inc. / Manufactured by CBS Records/CBS Inc. Text states it was manufactured in Japan on the back cover inlay, but this release was made in U.S. See images Produced in association with Home Run Tracks 1 to 8 © 1977 Joelsongs (BMI) Track 9 © 1971 Higher Music and Ripparthur Music. All rights administered by April Music Inc. (ASCAP) Includes folding insert with lyrics.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Australia

“Clear cassette with White text/ink ℗ 1977 CBS Inc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

“© 1977 CBS Inc. ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. Cat. #s: J-card: PCTX 34987 Label: VPCTX 34987”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1977Japan

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

CBS

calendar_today1977Portugal

“Cassete Tape Made in Portugal CBS//Radio Triunfo”

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“[Catalog number on the spine and back:] JCA 34987 [Catalog number on the cover:] 34987 ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc. Produced in association with Home Run”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Dark grey 3-pin cartridge with 'half moon' style recess on back panel. 2 piece label. Nearly identical to [r=14393052] only difference this one has JCA 34987 printed on back label.. Dolby Systems ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc.”

CBS

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Last track (The Stranger (Reprise)) not stated in tracklist.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Early cassette with title strip on jewel case and no barcode”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“J-card shows Sony website, indicating relatively recent issue. Catalog number: J-card: PCT 34987 Cassette: CT 34987”

CBS

calendar_today1977New Zealand

Columbia / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United States

“Fabric textured border on shell. "SIDE ONE" and "SIDE TWO" printed text on shell in all caps different from other releases.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. Fabriqué et Distribué par CBS Disques Canada Ltée Tan cassette shell with a matte perimeter, a raised 100 Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ 5’0 Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ Ꞌ 0 tape scale, MADE IN CANADA (right, one side), black direct-to-shell labels & fused assembled. The J-card has printing on one side only.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Australia

“® 1977 CBS Inc. ℗ 1977 CBS Inc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Cassette shell has a little indent on side 2.”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1977Philippines

“[Catalog number on the spine and back:] SP-1166 based on JCA 34987 [Catalog number on the cover:] 1166 based on 34987 Manufactured in the Philippines by Blackgold Records Corporation, under license by CBS/Sony Inc, Tokyo, Japan. Hype sticker - "Contains 2 big smashers" ℗ © 1977 CBS, Inc. Produced in association with Home Run”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Dark grey 3-pin cartridge with no 'half moon' style recess on back panel. 1 piece label. Dolby Systems ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1977United States

“Dark grey 3-pin cartridge with 'half moon' style recess on back panel. 2 piece label Similar to [r=8765128] with a different shell design. Dolby "B" ℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Australia

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977Australia

“Beige cassette with blue text/ink ℗ 1977 CBS Inc.”

CBS / Family Productions

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc. Made in England Single fold J card inlay, printed both sides Grey cassette shell with black on-body print”

Columbia

calendar_today1977Canada

“℗ 1977 CBS Inc. © 1977 CBS Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. Gray cassette shell with a recessed Oꞌꞌꞌꞌ5ꞌOꞌꞌꞌꞌO tape scale, MADE IN U.S.A. (top right, one side), black text on yellow paper labels & fused assembled. Due to duplicating methods the "MADE IN USA" moulded into the top right of the cassette shell can appear on either side. The J-card has printing on one side only.”

CBS

calendar_today1977Europe

“Last track (The Stranger (Reprise)) not stated in tracklist.”

Columbia / Legacy / Sony BMG Music Entertainment

calendar_today2008Europe

“European pressing. Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_todayJul 8, 2008United States

“Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet. Best Buy stores variant - [r19911301] - packaged the [r2162821] with the purchase of this box set.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_todayJul 8, 2008United States

“Best Buy exclusive edition with bonus CD in outer packaging - which distinguishes this release from 3 disc set [r3632927]. A variant pressing of the Bonus CD [r2162821] was reportedly sold separately, while this CD has has similar matrix and SID codes to Discs 1-3. Artwork & Design © 1977, 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment; DVD Program: © BBC. Licensed courtesy BBC Worldwide. ℗ 1977, 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment Manufactured and distributed by Columbia Records. Packaged in a 10 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 7/8" box with three trays for the discs, a foldout poster, a notebook replica with hand written lyrics and 52 page 9 3/4" x 5 5/16" book.”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayJul 23, 2008Japan

“Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet.”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayJul 23, 2008Japan

“Japan official promo release. Identical to commercial release, except: - "見本品" promo sticker on the obi and JACKET; - "SAMPLE LOANED" Factory overprinted around disc hub. - Manufactured in Japan Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_todayJul 8, 2008United States

“Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet. Best Buy stores variant - [r19911301] - packaged the [r2162821] with the purchase of this box set.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_todayJul 8, 2008United States

“Best Buy exclusive edition with bonus CD in outer packaging - which distinguishes this release from 3 disc set [r3632927]. A variant pressing of the Bonus CD [r2162821] was reportedly sold separately, while this CD has has similar matrix and SID codes to Discs 1-3. Artwork & Design © 1977, 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment; DVD Program: © BBC. Licensed courtesy BBC Worldwide. ℗ 1977, 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment Manufactured and distributed by Columbia Records. Packaged in a 10 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 7/8" box with three trays for the discs, a foldout poster, a notebook replica with hand written lyrics and 52 page 9 3/4" x 5 5/16" book.”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayJul 23, 2008Japan

“Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet.”

Columbia / Legacy

calendar_todayAug 7, 2008United States

“FBI Anti-Piracy Warning”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayJul 23, 2008Japan

“Japan official promo release. Identical to commercial release, except: - "見本品" promo sticker on the obi and JACKET; - "SAMPLE LOANED" Factory overprinted around disc hub. - Manufactured in Japan Comes in a longbox with three trays for the discs, a poster, a notebook replica with lyrics and booklet.”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayDec 26, 2018Japan

“40th anniversary deluxe edition. Issued in a 7-inch gatefold mini LP cover with - a 24 pp. booklet in English, - a 60 pp. booklet in Japanese (including English lyrics and their translations), - a replica of the original LP obi, - a replica of a concert ticket, - a replica of a Japanese tour programme, - a replica of a Japanese tour/promo flyer, - two fold-out posters, - three replicas of single release covers. The package is sealed in a plastic cover with a large hype sticker and has its own obi. The SACD layer of CD 1 only contains tracks 1-1 to 1-9 as stereo and 5.1 mixes (2000 DSD master). The CD layer of CD 1 contains tracks 1-1 to 1-14 (2011 didital remaster). CD 2 is a Blu-Spec CD2. Made in Japan”