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Warner Bros. 32XD-314
made in Japan for Japanese market
color scheme: silver paint background with red reticle and lettering
genre: rock
LP originally released 1984


MADE IN | | JAPAN. (no manufacturer mentioned on disc)
The matrix number is 32XD-314 11A2 +++++, indicative of a CBS/Sony pressing.
The US catalog number (9 25060-2) is also on the disc. There is nothing embossed in the plastic center (b).
There is also a variation with the same matrix, but the perimeter text begins "MADE BY WARNER-PIONEER
CORPORATION, JAPAN." (a) In addition, there are two more variations with the matrix 32XD-314 11A5 +++++.
One has nothing in plastic center (c). The other (d) has one tiny "CSR" embossed in the center plus there are some
barcode-like lines in the inner mirror band opposite the matrix number.


Front cover of the eight-page booklet.
Page seven states "PRINTED IN JAPAN."


Rear tray insert "Printed in Japan" with barcode and 32XD-314.
Note the US catalog numbers on the spine.
Nothing is printed on the reverse.


This is what the CD looks like with the sticker obi attached.
A Japanese lyric sheet was also included.

Notes: This disc was quite hard to find several years ago. In recent years, a sufficient
number of copies has surfaced from Japan, and the price has come down considerably.

09/27/19