Keith Hirsch’s CD Resource

     

  • Icehouse Measure for Measure (U.S., Chyrsalis, catalog number VK 41527, early DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDX 500 21A7”)
  • Icehouse Measure for Measure (Japan, Regular, catalog number CD 53180, released in Australia)
  • Billy Idol Billy Idol (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number CP32-5072, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Billy Idol Billy Idol (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41377)
  • Billy Idol Rebel Yell (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41450)
  • Billy Idol Rebel Yell (U.S., Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41450,  early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is ”DIDX 78 41C8”)
  • Billy Idol Rebel Yell (West Germany, Chrysalis, catalog number ACCD 1450, released in Europe)
  • Billy Idol Vital Idol (U.K., Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1502, released in Europe)
  • Julio Iglesias De Niña a Mujer (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 35 8P-1, released in Japan)
  • Julio Iglesias 1100 Bel Air Place (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 35 8P-52, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • INXS The Swing (West Germany, Mercury, catalog number 818 553-2, released in Europe)
  • INXS Listen Like Thieves (West Germany, Atlantic, catalog number A2-81277, early Columbia House issue)
  • INXS Listen Like Thieves (West Germany, WEA, catalog number 252 363-2, released in Australia)
  • INXS Kick (West Germany, Mercury, catalog number 832 721-2, released in Europe)
  • Iron Butterfly In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Japan, Atco, catalog number 20P2-2097, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Iron Maiden Killers (West Germany, EMI/Fame, catalog number CD-FA 3122, released in Europe)
  • Iron Maiden Powerslave (Japan, EMI, catalog number CP32-5043, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Iron Maiden Powerslave (West Germany, EMI, catalog number CDP 7 46065 2, black text and bronze coating on disc)
  • Iron Maiden Live After Death (Japan, EMI, catalog number CDP 7 46186 2)
  • Iron Maiden Somewhere in Time (Japan, EMI, catalog number CP32-5158, released in Japan)
  • The Isley Brothers Between the Sheets (U.S., T-Neck/CBS, catalog number ZK 38674, early U.S. JVC pressing)
  • Freddie Jackson Rock Me Tonight (Japan, Capitol, catalog number CP32-5100, released in Japan)
  • Freddie Jackson Rock Me Tonight (Japan, Capitol, catalog number CDP 7 46170 2)
  • Freddie Jackson Just Like The First Time (Japan, Capitol, catalog number CP32-5178, released in Japan)
  • Janet Jackson Dream Street (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 4962, CBS/Sony plant pressing)
  • Janet Jackson Dream Street (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 4962, Denon plant pressing)
  • Janet Jackson Control (Japan, A&M, catalog number D32Y3016, released in Japan)
  • Janet Jackson Control (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3905)
  • Janet Jackson Control — The Remixes (West Germany, A&M, catalog number 396 924-2, released in Europe)
  • Jermaine Jackson Jermaine Jackson (Japan, Arista, catalog number 35RD-9, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Jermaine Jackson Jermaine Jackson (Japan, Arista, catalog number ARCD 8203)
  • Jermaine Jackson Dynamite (Japan, Arista, catalog number 610 150-222, released in Europe)
  • Joe Jackson Look Sharp! (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3187, inserts printed in Japan, early Denon plant pressing with matrix code stamped in crude font on clear plastic ring)
  • Joe Jackson Look Sharp! (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3187, inserts printed in the U.S., Denon plant pressing with typical dot-matrix matrix code)
  • Joe Jackson Look Sharp! (West Germany, A&M, catalog number CD-3187)
  • Joe Jackson Look Sharp! (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3187/CDA 64743, released in Europe, catalog number is shown as CD-3187 on disc and as CDA 64743 on inserts)
  • Joe Jackson I’m the Man (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3221)
  • Joe Jackson Beat Crazy (West Germany, A&M, catalog number 393 241-2, released in Europe)
  • Joe Jackson Joe Jackson’s Jumpin’ Jive (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3271)
  • Joe Jackson Joe Jackson’s Jumpin’ Jive (West Germany, A&M, catalog number 394 871-2, released in Europe)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number 32XB-81, released in Japan)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number D32Y3033, released in Japan)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, Matsushita plant pressing, unusual CD format logo printed on booklet covered by sticker showing standard CD format logo, red text and no color coating on disc, “MANUFACTURED BY MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND. CO. LTD.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, disc does not say “Made in Japan” beneath AM+ logo, inserts printed in the U.S., no barcode on back insert)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, Matsushita plant pressing, standard CD format logo printed on booklet, red text and no color coating on disc, “MADE BY MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND. CO. LTD.” and Technics logo stamped on clear plastic ring stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, disc says “Made in Japan” beneath AM+ logo, inserts printed in Japan, barcode on back insert)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, CBS/Sony plant pressing)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, Denon plant pressing, no barcode on back insert, booklet and back insert printed in the U.S., back insert has “CRC” printed above CD format logo)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, Denon plant pressing, barcode on back insert, booklet and back insert printed in the U.S.)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-4906, Denon plant pressing, barcode on back insert, booklet printed in Japan, back insert printed in the U.S.)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CDA 64906, released in Europe, with standard European booklet showing catalog number CDA-69406)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (Japan, A&M, catalog number CDA 64906, released in Europe, with early U.S. booklet showing catalog number CD-4906, unusual CD format logo printed on booklet covered by sticker showing standard CD format logo)
  • Joe Jackson Night and Day (West Germany, A&M, catalog number CDA 64906/394 906-2, released in Europe, catalog number is shown as CDA 64906 on disc and as 394 906-2 on inserts)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number 32XB-82, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 5000, Matsushita plant pressing, inserts printed in Japan)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 5000, Denon plant pressing, inserts printed in the U.S.)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3286)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (West Germany, A&M, catalog number CD 5000)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (U.S., A&M, catalog number CD 5000/CD-3286, catalog number is shown as CD 5000 on disc and as CD-3286 on inserts, early U.S. Denon plant pressing, disc has dot-matrix matrix code font found on Japanese Denon plant pressings)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number CDA 65000, released in Europe, inserts show “DIDP 10076″ and do not say “Printed in Holland”)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (Japan, A&M, catalog number CDA 65000, released in Europe, inserts show “DIDZ 10076″ and say “Printed in Holland”)
  • Joe Jackson Body and Soul (West Germany, A&M, catalog number 395 000-2, released in Europe)
  • Joe Jackson Big World (Japan, A&M, catalog number 35XB-76, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Joe Jackson Big World (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 6021)
  • Joe Jackson Big World (West Germany, A&M, catalog number 396 021-2, released in Europe)
  • Joe Jackson Will Power (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3908)
  • Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 Compact Command Performances (Japan, Motown, catalog number MCD09040MD)
  • Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5 Compact Command Performances (Japan, Motown, catalog number ZD72420/MCD06070MD, released in Europe, catalog number is shown as MCD06070MD on disc and as ZD72420 and MCD06070MD on inserts)
  • Michael Jackson Off the Wall (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 35 8P-2, released in Japan)
  • Michael Jackson Off the Wall (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 35745, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Michael Jackson Off the Wall (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 35745, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Michael Jackson Off the Wall (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 83468, released in Europe, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, no “LC oval” on disc or back insert)
  • Michael Jackson Off the Wall (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 83468, released in Europe, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, “LC oval” on disc and back insert)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 35 8P-11, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 32 8P-224, released in Japan)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 38112, “DI8P 50011” on disc, matrix code is “35 8P-11 71A6”, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 38112, “DI8P 50011” on disc, matrix code is “35 8P-11 61B3”, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 38112, “DIDP 20022” on disc, matrix code is “DIDP-20022 41A4”)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 85930, released in Europe, back insert does not say “Printed in Holland”)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 85930, released in Europe, back insert says “Printed in Holland”)
  • Michael Jackson Thriller (West Germany, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 85930, released in Europe)
  • Michael Jackson Bad (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 32 8P-200, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Michael Jackson Bad (Japan, Epic, catalog number EPC 450290 2, released in Europe)
  • Michael Jackson Bad (West Germany, Epic/Sony, catalog number EPC 450290 9/60 8P-5006, released in Japan, catalog number shown on disc as EPC 450290 9 and on booklet as 60 8P-5006, picture disc)
  • Michael Jackson Bad (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 40600)
  • Michael Jackson The Bad Mixes (13-track promotional disc for Monster Cable, U.S., Epic, catalog number ESK 1215MC)
  • The Jacksons Destiny (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 83200, released in Europe)
  • The Jacksons Triumph (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 32 8P-181, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • The Jacksons Triumph (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 36424)
  • The Jacksons Triumph (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 36424, released in Canada, with Canadian inserts)
  • The Jacksons Triumph (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 86112, released in Europe)
  • The Jacksons Live (Japan, Epic, catalog number EGK 37545)
  • The Jacksons Victory (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 38946)
  • The Jacksons Victory (Japan, Epic, catalog number EK 38946, released in Canada, official CBS Records Canada distribution stickers over barcodes on back cover of booklet and back insert)
  • The Jacksons Victory (Japan, Epic, catalog number CDEPC 86303, released in Europe)
  • Mick Jagger She’s The Boss (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 213, released in Japan, unique plastic snap case)
  • Bob James Three (Japan, Columbia/Tappan Zee, catalog number CK 36837)
  • Bob James & Earl Klugh One on One (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 10, released in Japan)
  • Bob James & Earl Klugh One on One (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 748, released in Japan)
  • Bob James & Earl Klugh One on One (Japan, Columbia/Tappan Zee, catalog number CK 36241)
  • Bob James & Earl Klugh One on One (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83931, released in Europe)
  • Bob James Touchdown (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83175, released in Europe)
  • Bob James Hands Down (Japan, CBS/Tappan Zee, catalog number 35DP 32, released in Japan)
  • Bob James The Genie (Themes & Variations from “Taxi”) (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 71, released in Japan)
  • Bob James Foxie (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 92, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Harry James The Golden Trumpet of Harry James (West Germany, London, catalog number 820 178-2, London logo on disc, blue text and no color coating on disc)
  • Harry James The Golden Trumpet of Harry James (West Germany, London, catalog number 820 178-2, London and PPC logos on disc, white “moiré pattern” and dark blue coating on disc)
  • Rick James Street Songs/Throwin’ Down (Japan, Gordy, catalog number GCD08012GD)
  • Jean-Michel Jarre Equinoxe (West Germany, Polydor/Dreyfus, catalog number 800 025-2, released in Europe)
  • Jean-Michel Jarre Les Chants Magnetiques (Magnetic Fields) (West Germany, Polydor, catalog number 800 024-2, black text and orange coating on disc, released in Europe)
  • Jean-Michel Jarre The Essential Jean Michel Jarre 1976-1986 (France, Dreyfus, catalog number DCO 2004, released in Europe)
  • Jean-Michel Jarre In Concert/Houston-Lyon (West Germany, Dreyfus, catalog number 833 170-2, released in Europe)
  • Al Jarreau Jarreau (Japan, WEA, catalog number 32XD-476, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Al Jarreau Al Jarreau In London (Japan, Warner Bros., catalog number 9 25331-2)
  • Jazz at the Pawnshop (Japan, Proprius/AudioSource, catalog number CDP 7778-9, two-disc set)
  • Waylon Jennings Ol’ Waylon (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD1-2317)
  • Jefferson Airplane Surrealistic Pillow (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD13766, disc and inserts show RCA label, inserts printed in Japan,  early Denon plant pressing with matrix code stamped in crude font on clear plastic ring)
  • Jefferson Airplane Surrealistic Pillow (Japan, Grunt/RCA, catalog number PCD13766, disc shows Grunt label and inserts show RCA label, inserts printed in the U.S.)
  • Jefferson Airplane Surrealistic Pillow (Japan, RCA, catalog number PD 83766, released in Europe)
  • Jefferson Starship Red Octopus (Japan, Grunt/RCA, catalog number R32P-1034, released in Japan)
  • Jefferson Starship Red Octopus (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD10999, early Denon plant pressing with matrix code stamped in crude font on clear plastic ring)
  • Jefferson Starship Red Octopus (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD10999, Denon plant pressing with typical dot-matrix matrix code)
  • Jefferson Starship Winds of Change (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD1-4372)
  • Jefferson Starship Nuclear Furniture (Japan, RCA, catalog number PCD1-4921)
  • Jethro Tull Aqualung (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number CP28-1033, released in Japan)
  • Jethro Tull Aqualung (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41044; more info.)
  • Jethro Tull Aqualung (U.S., Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41044, early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDX 68 41A9”)
  • Jethro Tull Aqualung (West Germany, Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1044, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Aqualung (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number 610 016-222, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Minstrel in the Gallery (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1082, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Minstrel in the Gallery (U.K., Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1082, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Too Old to Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young to Die! (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1111, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull “M.U.” — The Best of Jethro Tull (U.S., Chrysalis, catalog number VK 41078, early DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDX 403 11A13”)
  • Jethro Tull “M.U.” — The Best of Jethro Tull (West Germany, Chrysalis, catalog number ACCD 1078, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Repeat: The Best of Jethro Tull, Vol. II (West Germany/Germany, Chrysalis catalog number 252 665, released in Europe, Sonopress plant pressing, inserts say “Printed in Germany”)
  • Jethro Tull Jethro Tull Live — Bursting Out (U.K., Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1021, two-disc set, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Under Wraps (West Germany, Chrysalis, catalog number CCD 1461, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Under Wraps (Japan, Chrysalis, catalog number 610 203-222, released in Europe)
  • Jethro Tull Original Masters (West Germany, Chrysalis, catalog number 610 543-222, released in Europe)
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts I Love Rock ‘n Roll (West Germany, Bellaphon/Boardwalk, catalog number 288-16-001, released in Europe)
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts I Love Rock ‘n Roll (West Germany, Bellaphon/Blackheart, catalog number 288-07-188, released in Europe)
  • The Jets The Jets (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-5667)
  • Billy Joel Cold Spring Harbor (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 108, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel Cold Spring Harbor (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 26108, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel Piano Man (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 109, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel Piano Man (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 32544)
  • Billy Joel Piano Man (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 32544, released in Canada, with Canadian inserts)
  • Billy Joel Piano Man (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 80719, released in Europe, CBS/Sony plant pressing)
  • Billy Joel Piano Man (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 80719, released in Europe, JVC plant pressing)
  • Billy Joel Streetlife Serenade (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 110, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel Streetlife Serenade (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 80766, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel Turnstiles (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 111, released in Japan, with OBI strip, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Turnstiles (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 111, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Turnstiles (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 81195, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 2, released in japan, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 2, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc, front of OBI strip adhered to booklet cover)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 2, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 34987, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc, disc has sticker that reads “MADE IN JAPAN” beneath CD format logo)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 34987, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc, disc does not have sticker beneath CD format logo, disc says “MADE IN JAPAN” along perimeter)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 34987, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel The Stranger (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 82311, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 1, released in Japan, with OBI strip, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 1, released in Japan, with OBI strip, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 1, released in Japan, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 1, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 35609, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 35609, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (U.S., CBS, catalog number CK 35609, early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDP 50001 11A1”, back insert does not have “Now Made In The U.S.A.” stamped next to barcode)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83181, released in Europe, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel 52nd Street (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83181, released in Europe, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 18, released in Japan, with OBI strip, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 18, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 18, released in Japan, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc, gold stamp on cover reads “FOR PROMOTION ONLY, NOT FOR SALE, CBS RECORDS SWEDEN”)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 656, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 36384, “DIDP-50018” on disc, matrix code is “35DP-18 51”)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 36384, released in Canada, with Canadian inserts, “DIDP 20023” on disc, matrix code is “DIDP-20023 11A2 +++++”)
  • Billy Joel Glass Houses (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 86108, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel Songs In The Attic (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 19, released in Japan, front of OBI strip adhered to booklet cover)
  • Billy Joel Songs In The Attic (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85273, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 34, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 658, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 38200)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85959, released in Europe, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85959, released in Europe, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel The Nylon Curtain (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85959, released in Europe, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 77, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 659, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 25DP 5169, released in Japan)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 38837)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (U.S., CBS, catalog number CK 38837, early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDP 50077 11A6”)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 25554, released in Europe, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel An Innocent Man (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 25554, released in Europe, no text stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 50DP 241-2, two-disc set, released in Japan, early pressing, matrix codes for discs one and two are “50DP-241 11A7 +++++” and “50DP-242 11A9 +++++”, respectively)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 50DP 241-2, two-disc set, released in Japan, with OBI strip, later pressing, matrix codes for discs one and two are “DP-493 2” and “DP-494 2”, respectively)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (Japan, Columbia, catalog number G2K 40121, two-disc set, JVC plant pressing)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (U.S., Columbia, catalog number G2K 40121, two-disc set, JVC plant pressing, discs are identical in appearance to above Japanese JVC plant pressing except that they say “MADE IN USA” along perimeter instead of “MADE IN JAPAN”)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 88666, two-disc set, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (West Germany, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 88666, two-disc set, released in Europe)
  • Billy Joel The Bridge (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 86323, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Empty Sky (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31000, sticker on booket says “FOR PROMOTION ONLY  OWNERSHIP RESERVED BY MCA RECORDS, INC.  SALE IS UNLAWFUL”)
  • Elton John Empty Sky (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31000, no promotional sticker on booklet)
  • Elton John Empty Sky (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 832 017-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Empty Sky (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD13, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Lady Samantha (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 832 019-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Lady Samantha (Germany, DJM, catalog number 832 019-2, released in Europe, disc has “MADE IN GERMANY BY UNIVERSAL M & L” stamped on the play side near the hole, back insert says “printed in West Germany”)
  • Elton John Elton John (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-1614)
  • Elton John Elton John (U.S., MCA catalog number MCAD-31105, early U.S. JVC plant pressing, matrix code font is the same used for Japanese JVC plant pressings, disc has “MCAD-1614” in the matrix code)
  • Elton John Elton John (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 827 689-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Elton John (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD8, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John 11-17-70 (U.S., MCA, catalog number MCAD-619)
  • Elton John Madman Across the Water (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37200)
  • Elton John Madman Across the Water (U.S., MCA, catalog number MCAD-37200)
  • Elton John Madman Across the Water (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 825 487-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Tumbleweed Connection (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37199)
  • Elton John Tumbleweed Connection (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 829 248-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Tumbleweed Connection (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD12, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Honky Chateau (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-1611)
  • Elton John Honky Chateau (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31104)
  • Elton John Honky Chateau (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 829 249-2, released in Europe, disc has no text stamped on the play side near the hole, back insert has German text printed at the bottom)
  • Elton John Honky Chateau (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 829 249-2, released in Europe, disc has “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY PDO” stamped on the play side near the hole, back insert has “(P) 1972 This Record Company Ltd./© 1972 This Record Company Ltd.” printed at the bottom)
  • Elton John Honky Chateau (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD11, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (Japan, DJM, catalog number 23PD-105, released in Japan)
  • Elton John Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37113)
  • Elton John Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31077)
  • Elton John Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 827 690-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD10, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 30PD-249-50/821 747-2, two-disc set, released in Japan, with OBI strip, catalog number is shown as 30PD-249-50 on OBI strip and as 821 747-2 on discs)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Japan, DJM, catalog number 23PD-103-4, two-disc set, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Japan, DJM, catalog number PHCR-3015-6, two-disc set, released in Japan)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD2-6894, two-disc set, full-album artwork on inserts, CBS/Sony plant pressing)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD2-6894, two-disc set, full-album artwork on inserts, JVC plant pressing)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD2-6894, two-disc set, plain pink inserts, JVC plant pressing)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 821 747-2, two-disc set, released in Europe, discs have aluminum to the hole)
  • Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 821 747-2, two-disc set, released in Europe, discs have a clear plastic ring at the center)
  • Elton John Caribou (Japan, DJM, catalog number PPD-3082, released in Japan)
  • Elton John Caribou (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37065)
  • Elton John Caribou (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 825 488-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, DJM, catalog number PPD-1085, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, CBS/Sony plant pressing, disc and inserts show “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, disc plays “Candle in the Wind” as track 7, back insert shows “DIDX 52”)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, early JVC plant pressing with initial thin matrix code characters, disc and inserts show “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, disc plays “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, back insert shows “DIDX 52”)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, early JVC plant pressing with initial thin matrix code characters, disc and inserts show “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, disc plays “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, back insert shows “DIDX 189”)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, later JVC plant pressing with larger block-like matrix code characters and “Tetris-like” blocks in mirror band, disc and inserts show “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, disc plays “Bennie and the Jets” as track 7, back insert shows “DIDX 52”)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, early CRC issue, Denon plant pressing)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (U.S., MCA, catalog number MCAD-37215, early CRC issue, early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDX 189 51A1”)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits (West Germany, DJM, catalog number DJM CD3, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (Japan, DJM, catalog number 23PD-102, released in Japan)
  • Elton John Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-1613)
  • Elton John Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31078)
  • Elton John Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 821 746-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (West Germany, DJM, catalog number DJM CD1, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Rock of the Westies (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31001)
  • Elton John Rock of the Westies (U.K., DJM, catalog number DJM CD9, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Blue Moves (Japan, Rocket, catalog number 33PD-360, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Elton John Blue Moves (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-6011)
  • Elton John A Single Man (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 826 805-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits Volume II (Japan, DJM, catalog number PPD-1086, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits Volume II (Japan, DJM, catalog number PPD-1086, released in Japan)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits Volume II (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-37216)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits Volume II (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 825 486-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Greatest Hits Volume II (West Germany, DJM, catalog number DJM CD7, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John 21 at 33 (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31054)
  • Elton John 21 at 33 (U.S., MCA, catalog number MCAD-31054, early U.S. JVC plant pressing, matrix code font is the same used for the Japanese JVC plant pressing)
  • Elton John 21 at 33 (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 800 055-2, released in Europe, blue text and purple coating on disc)
  • Elton John 21 at 33 (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 800 055-2, released in Europe, orange train and purple coating on disc)
  • Elton John The Fox (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 800 063-2, released in Europe, disc says “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY POLYGRAM” on the label side and has no “MADE IN…” statement stamped on the play side near the hole)
  • Elton John The Fox (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 800 063-2, released in Europe, disc says “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY POLYGRAM” on the label side and has “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY PDO” stamped on the play side near the hole)
  • Elton John Jump Up! (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 800 037-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Love Songs (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 811 312-2, released in Europe, red and white “watermelon” design on disc)
  • Elton John Love Songs (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 811 312-2, released in Europe, orange train and purple coating on disc)
  • Elton John Love Songs (Korea, Rocket, catalog number 811 312-2/DP 0277, released in Korea, catalog number is shown on disc and inserts as 811 312-2 and DP 0277)
  • Elton John The Superior Sound of Elton John (1970-1975) (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 810 062-2, released in Europe, disc says “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY POLYGRAM” on label side and has “MADE IN W.GERMANY BY PDO” stamped on the play side near the hole, disc has no “LC oval” on label side)
  • Elton John The Superior Sound of Elton John (1970-1975) (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 810 062-2, released in Europe, disc says “MADE IN W.GERMANY” on label side and has “MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO” stamped on the play side near the hole, disc has an “LC oval” on label side)
  • Elton John The Superior Sound of Elton John (1970-1975) (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 810 062-2, released in Europe, disc says “MADE IN W.GERMANY” on label side and has a clear plastic ring at the center, disc has no “LC oval” on label side)
  • Elton John The Superior Sound of Elton John (1970-1975) (West Germany, DJM, catalog number DJM CD 4, released in the U.K.)
  • Elton John Biggest (West Germany, DJM, catalog number 825 173-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Too Low For Zero (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 811 052-2, released in Europe, red and white “watermelon” design on disc)
  • Elton John Too Low For Zero (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 811 052-2, released in Europe, orange train and purple coating on disc)
  • Elton John Breaking Hearts (Japan, Geffen, catalog number 9 24031-2)
  • Elton John Breaking Hearts (West Germay, Rocket, catalog number 822 088-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Your Songs (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-31016)
  • Elton John Ice on Fire (Japan, Geffen, catalog number 9 24077-2)
  • Elton John Ice on Fire (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 826 213-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Leather Jackets (Japan, Geffen, catalog number 9 24114-2)
  • Elton John Leather Jackets (West Germany, Rocket, catalog number 830 487-2, released in Europe)
  • Elton John Live in Australia (Japan, MCA, catalog number MCAD-8022)
  • Don Johnson Heartbeat (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 32 8P-167, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • J.J. Johnson and Al Grey Things Are Getting Better All The Time (Japan, Pablo Today, catalog number 3112-60, released in Japan)
  • Scott Johnson John Somebody (Japan, Nonesuch/Icon, catalog number 9 79133-2)
  • Jon and Vangelis Short Stories (West Germany, Polydor, catalog number 800 027-2)
  • Jon and Vangelis The Friends of Mr. Cairo (West Germany, Polydor, catalog number 800 021-2, black text and orange coating on disc)
  • George Jones Anniversary: Ten Years of Hits (Japan, Epic, catalog number EGK 38323)
  • Grace Jones Island Life (Japan, Island, catalog number 7 90491-2)
  • Howard Jones Dream Into Action (Japan, Elektra/WEA, catalog number 9 60390-2/240 632-2)
  • Howard Jones One to One (Japan, Elektra, catalog number 9 60499-2)
  • Jo Jones Our Man, Papa Jo! (Japan, Denon, catalog number 38C38-7047, released in Japan)
  • Quincy Jones The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones (West Germany, EmArcy, catalog number 822 470-2, released in Europe)
  • Quincy Jones The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones: Live! (Japan, Mercury, catalog number 822 613-2, released in Japan, disc shows Japanese catalog number 32JD-102 in addition to catalog number 822 613-2)
  • Quincy Jones Walking in Space (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3023)
  • Quincy Jones Smackwater Jack (U.S., Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, catalog number MFCD 776)
  • Quincy Jones Sounds…And Stuff Like That!! (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD 3249)
  • Quincy Jones The Dude (Japan, A&M, catalog number 38XB-1, released in Japan)
  • Quincy Jones The Dude (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3721, Matsushita plant pressing, unusual CD format logo printed on booklet covered by sticker showing standard CD format logo, red text and no color coating on disc, “MANUFACTURED BY MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND. CO. LTD.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, inserts printed in the U.S., no barcode on back insert)
  • Quincy Jones The Dude (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3721, Matsushita plant pressing, unusual CD format logo printed on booklet covered by sticker showing standard CD format logo, red text and no color coating on disc, “MADE BY MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC IND. CO. LTD.” and Technics logo stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, booklet printed in the U.S., back insert printed in Japan, barcode on back insert)
  • Quincy Jones The Dude (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3721, Denon plant pressing, red text and no color coating on disc)
  • Quincy Jones The Dude (Japan, A&M, catalog number CDA 63721, released in Europe)
  • Quincy Jones The Best (Japan, A&M, catalog number 38XB-20, released in Japan)
  • Quincy Jones The Best (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3200, inserts printed in Japan, early Denon plant pressing with matrix code stamped in crude font on clear plastic ring, released in the U.K., front of jewel case has sticker that says “U.K. CAT. NO. CDA 68542”)
  • Quincy Jones The Best (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3200, inserts printed in the U.S., Denon plant pressing with typical dot-matrix matrix code)
  • Quincy Jones The Best (West Germany, A&M, catalog number CD-3200)
  • Quincy Jones The Best (Japan, A&M, catalog number CD-3200/CDA 68542, released in Europe, catalog number is shown as CD-3200 on disc and as CDA 68542 on inserts)
  • Quincy Jones Classics Volume 2 (Japan, A&M, catalog number D32Y3502, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Janis Joplin Pearl (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 30DP 302, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Janis Joplin Pearl (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 28DP 1011, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Janis Joplin Pearl (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 30322; more info.)
  • Janis Joplin Pearl (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 64188, released in Europe, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc, back insert does not indicate where it was printed)
  • Janis Joplin Pearl (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 64188, released in Europe, “CSR” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, back insert says “Printed in Holland”)
  • Janis Joplin Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 379, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Janis Joplin Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 65470, released in Europe)
  • Stanley Jordan Magic Touch (Japan, Blue Note, catalog number CDP 7 46092 2)
  • Journey Infinity (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 82244, released in Europe)
  • Journey Evolution (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83566, released in Europe)
  • Journey Departure (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 354, released in Japan, with OBI strip)
  • Journey Departure (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 84101, released in Europe)
  • Journey Escape (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 6, released in Japan)
  • Journey Escape (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 37408, CBS/Sony plant pressing)
  • Journey Escape (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 37408, JVC plant pressing)
  • Journey Escape (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85138, released in Europe)
  • Journey Captured (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 42DP 478, released in Japan)
  • Journey Captured (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CGK 37016)
  • Journey Captured (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 88525, released in Europe)
  • Journey Frontiers (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 35DP 45, released in Japan)
  • Journey Frontiers (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 38504, “MANUFACTURED BY CBS/SONY RECORDS INC.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Journey Frontiers (Japan, CBS, catalog number CK 38504, “CSR COMPACT DISC” repeating in clear plastic ring at center of disc)
  • Journey Frontiers (U.S., CBS, catalog number CK 38504, early U.S. DADC plant pressing, “Made in USA – Digital Audio Disc Corp.” stamped on clear plastic ring at center of disc, matrix code is “DIDP 50045 21″, back insert does not have “Now Made In The U.S.A.” stamped next to barcode)
  • Journey Frontiers (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 25261, released in Europe)
  • Journey Raised on Radio (Japan, CBS/Sony, catalog number 32DP 423, released in Japan)
  • Journey Raised on Radio (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 39936)
  • Joy Division Closer (U.K., Factory, catalog number FACD 25, released in Europe)
  • Judas Priest Killing Machine (Japan, Epic/Sony, catalog number 25 8P-5035, with OBI strip)
  • Judas Priest Unleashed in the East (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 83852, released in Europe)
  • Judas Priest Screaming for Vengeance (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 85941, released in Europe)
  • Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith (Japan, Columbia, catalog number CK 39219)
  • Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith (Japan, CBS, catalog number CDCBS 25713, released in Europe)