Sadao Watanabe
Maisha
Elektra / Warner Pioneer 32XD-4 (on inserts)
Elektra 32XD-4 / 252194-2 (on disc)
original LP release: 1985
made in Japan for Japanese market
color scheme: reddish orange background and outer squares with silver stock knockout reticle and lettering
genre: jazz


MADE IN JAPAN., no manufacturer on disc.
The matrix info is 32XD-4 11A8 +++++, indicative of a CBS/Sony pressing.
Nothing is embossed in the plastic center.
Other matrix number variations: 32XD-4 11A3 +++++, 32XD-4 11A4 +++++, 32XD-4 11A6 +++++
"CSR COMPACT DISC" (x3) is embossed in the plastic center for these matrix numbers: 32XD-4 11 +++++, 32XD-4 11A1 +++++, 32XD-4 11A4 +++++
One tiny "CSR" is embossed in the plastic center for these matrix numbers: 32XD-4 11A8 +++++, 32XD-4 11A9 +++++, 32XD-4 11A10 +++++
These last three also have barcode-like stuff in the inner mirror band after the matrix number.


Front cover of the eight-page booklet.
There is no manufacturing info.


Rear tray insert "Printed in Japan" without barcode.
Nothing is printed on the reverse.
Thanks to Kym for this scan.


This is what the CD looks like with its sticker obi attached.

Notes: Considering the number of distinct pressings, this target CD is amazingly scarce, even in Japan.

06/12/19