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This page on the Hong Kong edition of The Wind Blows On addresses only the place of release, catalogue number and runout inscriptions. Disc condition and accessories are covered separately; scratches or sleeve complet...
This page on the Hong Kong edition of The Wind Blows On addresses only the place of release, catalogue number and runout inscriptions. Disc condition and accessories are covered separately; scratches or sleeve completeness do not determine pressing identity here.
A Hong Kong edition must be established through publication evidence
“Hong Kong edition” must be supported by the responsible party’s address, place of release, copyright line, label information or a contemporaneous catalogue. The artist, Chinese typography or seller’s location alone is not enough.
- Photograph the copyright line at the bottom of the sleeve and all fine print on the back in full.
- Transcribe the record label, catalogue number and speed exactly as shown on the centre label.
- An import sticker indicates circulation only; it does not automatically change the place of release.
Different roles of the catalogue number and matrix
The catalogue number identifies a release, while the runout matrix more closely identifies a pressing batch. Match both within the same A-side and B-side record; if either is missing, the conclusion must remain a candidate.
- Mark the starting direction separately for Side A and Side B.
- Preserve hyphens, spaces and the difference between stamped and hand-etched characters.
- Do not merge identical catalogue numbers with different matrices.
Where the edition conclusion must stop
An online sleeve image or a single centre-label photograph can establish only a candidate edition, not confirmation of the record in hand. The sleeve, labels on both sides and continuous runout images are needed to narrow the edition.
- Do not guess the correct value when sources conflict.
- List the risk of a later-paired sleeve or mismatched disc separately.
- Retain the enquiry date and source URL in the edition table.
Frequently asked questions about this topic
Does buying the record in Hong Kong guarantee a Hong Kong edition?
Not necessarily. Place of purchase and place of release are separate fields; check the label, address, copyright line and contemporaneous catalogue.
Does an identical catalogue number establish an identical pressing?
Not necessarily. Also compare the A-side and B-side runout matrices, centre labels and printing details.
Can the edition be confirmed without runout photographs?
It can only be listed as a candidate. Take additional close-ups under raking light before narrowing the possibilities.
Sources that can be checked directly
- MusicBrainz: community-sourced edition index: use it to identify candidate releases and places of publication; it does not replace examination of the runout and centre label.
- Library of Congress: general background on recorded-sound media (does not support a specific edition of this album): use it to identify candidate releases and places of publication; it does not replace examination of the runout and centre label.
A source supports only the names, specifications or history expressly stated on its page. The edition, accessories, provenance and present condition of the item in hand still require separate verification.
Related resources on this site
Organise the records using the fields on this page
When checking a Hong Kong edition, provide the fine-print publication details, centre labels from both sides and the complete runout inscriptions. You may send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784; making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
