FS: lot of EARLY CD demonstration discs & samplers West Germany Japan Polygram Denon PCM 1983 1984

[mrrom92]

One of the last CDs I sold here was 35DP-1, Billy Joel's "52nd Street" - otherwise known as the 1st title among the very first CD releases issued in Japan on Oct. 1 1982. So I suppose these next ones make a suitable followup.

1. THIS IS "DENON CD"

1983 Japanese release on Denon PCM

Features classical recordings (made using the soundstream recorder?) and a lot of Japanese writing. Cover art depicts a CD laying near an old Leica rangefinder and reloadable brass film canisters - clearly suggesting that this was an item of QUALITY to be cherished and enjoyed for the ages.

Comes in original old-style smooth-sided jewel case that was used when the compact disc was first introduced - only a couple of years later would these be phased out by the style of jewel case that is common today.

Disc is absolutely flawless, looks like it's never been touched. Some light staining to the inside of the booklet however the front is nearly perfect (one barely perceptible pencil mark) overall very well kept, difficult to find a nicer copy of this now 32+ year old CD.

2. Hear The Light on Philips

1983 release on Philips Digital Classics. West German pressing

Another CD of classical selections. Notably contains John Williams conducting the theme from Raiders of The Lost Ark. Really neat stuff. Artwork depicts a CD overlaid on some sheet music. Smooth sided jewel case. Overall in nice shape.

3. & 4. Hear The Light

Volume I and Volume II

1984 releases on Polygram, West German pressings

2 standalone releases with a nice selection of Popular Music - and not a half bad pair of tracklists!

Artwork on each depicts a highly reflective compact disc floating in geometric digital space with a laserbeam being shot at it - if you weren't aware, this thing makes music with LASERS! Very '80s, much rad.

Both come in original smooth-sided jewel cases. Booklets are in excellent condition. Discs have light scratching but play without error. Scope the tracklists.

Volume I

Tracklist

1 –John Cougar* Jack & Diane 4:15

2 –Frank Stallone Far From Over 3:55

3 –Scorpions No One Like You 3:56

4 –John Mayall / Eric Clapton Steppin' Out 2:28

5 –Kool And The Gang* Joanna 4:18

6 –Cameo She's Strange 7:10

7 –Irene Cara Flashdance...What A Feeling 3:56

8 –Bon Jovi Runaway 3:51

9 –Rainbow Stone Cold 5:16

10 –Golden Earring Twilight Zone 4:46

11 –Kiss Lick It Up 3:53

12 –Eric Clapton Cocaine 3:34

13 –Bee Gees Stayin' Alive

Volume II

Tracklist

1 –Michael Sembello Maniac 4:03

2 –Visage Fade To Grey 4:00

3 –John Williams (4), The London Symphony Orchestra Star Wars (Main Theme) 5:21

4 –Irene Cara Fame 5:13

5 –Eric Clapton Lay Down Sally 3:49

6 –Kool And The Gang* Joanna 4:16

7 –Statler Bros* Atlanta Blue 2:47

8 –Mantovani Greensleeves 3:21

9 –John Williams (4), Boston Pops* E.T. Flying Theme 3:43

10 –Zamfir* Theme From Missing 3:00

11 –Wes Montgomery Caravan 2:38

12 –Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd Desafinado 5:50

13 Tom Jones - Darlin'

So…

You may ask, how much am I asking for this little slice of audio history?

Take em all for $25PPD within the U.S.

open to all international members - lets talk and figure out what shipping may cost to your country.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! Thanks for looking.

[mrrom92]

Corrections for cd 2 - hear the light on Philips (classical)

Not sure why I thought this was a 1983 release or in a smooth jewel case - it's 1984 and in a standard jewel case. Goes to show you shouldn't write these things based off of memory

Here are some photos. First up, #1

[mrrom92]

PM but I'll post the remainder of the photos anyhow

CD 2

3 & 4

[mrrom92]

officially SOLD - thanks everyone