Boston

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Ireland

“Irish pressing with blue label instead of orange”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Similar to Boston except mastering sides are reversed. Runouts have "T1" etched before rest of code on Side A and "1S" on Side B, indicating that this is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute and a Columbia Records Pressing Plan...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976New Zealand

“Manufactured and distributed in New Zealand under licence from Columbia Records. Marketed by Phonogram Limited, P.O. Box 3517, Wellington, New Zealand Runout codes are etched.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“This version is almost identical to Boston, except there is no printing company on spine. © 1976 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. A Great Eastern Gramophone Production. Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown, Mass. (Winter, '75); Capitol S...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Europe

“Orange labels. Made in Holland. Misprinted label...has blank orange Epic label on Side 1. Back Sleeve: Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown, Mass. (Winter '75), Capitol Studios, Hollywood, Cal. (Spring '76) and The Record Plant, Los...”

Discos CBS

calendar_today1976Bolivia

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Terra Haute pressing, with Side B runout stamped where others are etched Side B No barcode on this release.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“"PE 34188 Boston" on upper spine. "Epic Stereo X698" on lower spine. "PE 34188 Stereo" on left side of label "BL34188" on right side of label Side 1 Runout: T1 PAL-34188 1-D Wly MASTERED BY CAPITAL 0 Side 2 Runout: T1 PBL-34188 1-F Wly ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Greece

“This version: -Non translated rights around the labels rim -Matte sleeve -Pinched spine Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown (Winter '75), Capitol Studios, Hollywood (Spring '76) and The Record Plant, Los Angeles (Spring '76).”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976South Korea

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Runouts do not have "MASTERED BY CAPITOL", "AZ", or "Wly" in the runouts. Some copies may have jacket stamped “Demonstration Copy”. Some copies may have catalog number "PE 34188" on the cover spine.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Produced by John Boylan and Tom Scholz A Great Eastern Gramophone Production”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Costa Rica

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing; side B has scribing suggesting metalwork by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria. Both sides have lacquer cut by Wally Traugott. "P" and "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" are stamped in both...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Catalog numbers JE 34188 on labels and spine, and 34188 on back cover. Inside of cover is white. Side A metalwork from Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria. Side B metalwork from Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute. No ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Lack of "Mastered by Capitol", different runout and Allen Zentz Mastering (AZ) on A Side compared to Boston. No barcode on this release. © 1976 CBS Inc. / Ⓟ 1976 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records CBS Inc. / 51 W. 52 St., New York, N...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Back cover might contain "For Governmental Sale Only" gold stamp.”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1976Philippines

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Runouts have "T1" etched before rest of code and "AZ" & "o" for mastering credits. Spine and label catalog numbers begin with PE; rear jacket has "34188" only, above the Epic logo in lower left corner. This version does not have stamped ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman press. Similar to Boston, but with both runouts including “ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟ” stamp and Wally Traugott's "Wly" lacquer cutting signature initials. Recorded at Foxglove Studios, Watertown, Mass. ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Catalog numbers JE 34188 on labels and spine, and 34188 on back cover. JE prefix on the catalog number indicates a price increase to $7.98 list price. No barcode on back of jacket. No "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" stamped in runout. No Allen ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Produced by John Boylan and Tom Scholz A Great Eastern Gramophone Production”

CBS/Sony

calendar_today1976Singapore

“South East Asia release”

Epic Records

calendar_today1983United States

Epic Records

calendar_today1986United States

“Original album released in 1976. The printed duration for Track 8 (“4:13”) does not match the actual duration which is entered in the tracklist.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1986United States

Epic Records

calendar_today1986United States

“'Made in Japan' on Disc”

Epic Records

calendar_today1986Canada

Epic Records

calendar_today1986Europe

“First European release, with the disc made by CBS/Sony in Japan. For the identical release, but with 'CSR' in the inner mould, see Boston. For the similar version, with the disc made by DADC Austria, see Boston [On disc:] MANUFACTURED B...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1986Canada

Epic Records

calendar_todayDec 21, 1986Japan

“Originally released in 1976 on LP. 1986 release, no release date on CD or inserts.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1987Europe

“Identical to Boston, but this version has CSR in the inner mould. [On disc:] MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY INC. IN JAPAN ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. [On traycard:] ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. © 1976 CBS Inc. / Epic and [Epic logo] ® CBS Inc. Printed in Holland/Imp...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayMar 1, 1989Japan

“This is the true 1st pressing of catalog number 25•8P-5192 (pressed by CSR (2)), officially released on March 1, 1989. The price on the obi and back inlay is ¥2,500. The price was revised to ¥2,348 (tax-inclusive list price) with the int...”

Epic Records

calendar_todayMar 1, 1989Japan

Epic Records

calendar_today1990United States

“Slightly later Columbia Pitman pressing (1990 matrix pattern) with 'CMU P' + 2-digit number embossed in the inner hub. No SID codes. Issued in a standard jewel case with fold-out insert. Likely issued with a long box. As on all pre-1997...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1990United States

“Same as Boston except this pressing does not have Pitman markings, with the CMU P mould text. Despite this not having specific Pitman markings, this variant has a Pitman matrix pattern circa 1990, with no DADC codes. This release has no ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1991United States

“Early Sony Pitman re-pressing (1991-92 matrix pattern) with 'CMU P' + 2 or 3-digit number embossed in the inner hub. No SID codes. Issued in a standard jewel case with black CD tray and a 4-page booklet with notes and credits. Likely iss...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1991South Africa

Epic Records / Sony Music Entertainment

calendar_today1992South Korea

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_todayDec 8, 1992United States

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_today1993United States

“Released in a long box containing a poster of the band attached to inner front cover. CD case itself has no front cover. Track 4 length listed as 2:60 Track 8 length incorrectly listed as 4:13”

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_today1993United States

“Originally released in a long box containing a poster of the band attached to inner front cover. This version is in a regular jewel case with slipcase. Front insert unfolds to a poster of the band Track 4 length listed as 2:60 Track 8 ...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Slightly later Sony Pitman pressing. The matrix pattern indicates this as from 1993, plus a 'P' followed by 2 or 3 digits embossed in the innermost of the hub. No SID or DADC codes. Some copies may have been issued in a long box. © 197...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1994Japan

“This version is the fourth and SID introductory repressing version of this catalog number, 25•8P-5192, with 3%-tax inclusive price of ¥2,348. It appears that released after global introduction of SID codes in late 1994. The differences b...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1995United States

“Later Sony Pitman re-press, with 1995 matrix pattern. Standard jewel case with a black tray and 4-page booklet As on all pre-1997 Pitman pressings, this variant lacks a DADC code on the disc and in the matrix. Original album released in...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1995United States

“Recorded at: Foxglove Studios. Watertown, Mass. (Winter, '75) Capitol Studios, Hollywood, Cal. (Spring, '76) The Record Plant, Los Angeles, Cal. (Spring '76) Original album released in 1976.”

Epic Records / Legacy

calendar_today1995Europe

“Originally released in a long box containing a poster of the band attached to inner front cover. This version is in a regular jewel case with slipcase. Front insert unfolds to a poster of the band Made in Japan on disc”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976South Africa

“Eric Artone Press South Africa”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Early version with title sticker on side of case. No barcode on J-card which lists other releases on the inner panels. Beige tape shell with rigid viewing window and embossed timing indicators beneath it. Has a gravel like texture in t...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Netherlands

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“℗ 1976 CBS Inc.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Netherlands

“Made in Holland Printed in Holland Similar to Boston but this here has grey shells.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Same as Boston but different cartridge © 1976 CBS Inc. ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. ---------- Short cartridge label”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Japan

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“White Lear Jet Stereo Cartridge”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Australia

“Issued with white text printed onto a clear clamshell.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Cream cassette shell, with screws.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Netherlands

“Made in Holland Printed in Holland Similar to Boston but this here has beige shells.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Tape is almost identical to Boston but on the front label under the graphics there is no "BOSTON" on this tape. Columbia TC8”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Europe

“Made in Holland. Printed in Holland.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Japan

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“This tape is similar to Boston. This tape has "BOSTON" under the graphics front label. ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. Shell: Moulded into back: (Licensed From / Made By) MFG'D BY IIi [logo] HARDMAN INDUSTRIES LIMITED PATD. 1972-70 CANADA UNDER LICENS...”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Greece

“Sides "switched": Tracks noted as belonging to side A appear on "Side Two" of the cassette and vice versa.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Dark grey 3-pin cartridge shell with crescent recess on back. This variant features a 'short' 2 piece cartridge label. Another similar version exists with a one piece wrap around label. © 1976 CBS Inc. ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. Dolby System”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“℗ 1976 CBS Inc.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Almost identical to Boston, but has slightly different shell design: different font is used for timing scale (100 50 0).”

Epic Records

calendar_today1976United States

“Dark grey cartridge © 1976 CBS Inc. ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. ---------- Long cartridge label”