Van Halen
Van Halen
Warner Bros. (Japan) 32XD-353
made in Japan for Japanese distribution
color scheme: silver paint background with red reticle and lettering
genre: rock
LP originally released in 1978


MADE IN | | JAPAN (disc variation d) MADE BY WARNER-PIONEER CORPORATION, JAPAN is found along the perimeter.
Actually pressed at the CBS/Sony plant, with a matrix number 32XD-353 11 +++++.
One small CSR is embossed in the plastic center.
There is also some barcode-like stuff in the mirror band, indicating a late-1980s or later pressing.
There are at least five distinct pressings of this target CD:
a) Perimeter text does not mention WARNER-PIONEER, Matrix: 32XD-353 11 +++++, Hub: nothing
b) Perimeter: WARNER-PIONEER, Matrix: 32XD-353 11 +++++, Hub: nothing
c) Perimeter: WARNER-PIONEER, Matrix: 32XD-353 11 +++++, Hub: single CSR
d) Perimeter: WARNER-PIONEER, Matrix: 32XD-353 11 +++++ with "barcode", Hub: single CSR (pictured)
e) Perimeter: WARNER-PIONEER, Matrix: 32XD-353 11A1 +++++ with "barcode", Hub: single CSR


Front cover of the four-page booklet.
Page four states "Printed in Japan."
Inside the booklet is a foldout four-panel sheet. The obverse is an essay in Japanese
The reverse is a lyric sheet in English.


Rear tray insert "Printed in Japan." without a barcode.
Nothing is printed on the reverse.


This CD was issued with this sticker obi. The Japanese insert is in the background.

Notes: This target CD is scarce, even in Japan.

02/15/19 *