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Quadraphonic
Discography
10-4-2024 VERSION 2.4
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This is a list of popular Asian Quadraphonic recordings on reel to reel
that were specifically marketed in Asian countries and not marketed in
Europe & the Americas. Popular artists that were marketed in other countries
and also had releases in Asian markets can be found in the Popular Discography.
This is not a complete list. Information about quadraphonic recordings
that are not listed here or corrections to list are greatly appreciated
and encouraged.
Country of origin is listed for recordings manufactured outside of
the United States. Catalog numbers apply only to the country of
origin. However, it should not be assumed the recording was
only available in that country.
For additions to this list, include:
1. Artist
2. Title of album
3. Record label
4. Catalog number
5. Quadraphonic format (QS, SQ, CD4, UMX)
6. Format - LP (vinyl), Q8 (Quad 8-track), QR (Quad Reel to Reel)
since catalog numbers change w/format
7. Add a D in front of the tape format code listed above if Dolby
was used on the tape.
8. Country of origin (U.S., U.K., Finland, etc.) since catalog
numbers change with country of origin
9. Year of release
10. Any comments that might be helpful like who distributes the
recording and address and phone number if known.
Please send any additions or corrections to this list to :
* /|\ * Mark Anderson
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This list can be accessed from :
http://www.surrounddiscography.com
1. List compiled & Copyright by: Mark Anderson
2. All listings are Quadraphonic encoded (QS, SQ, CD4, Discrete Tape)
3. All listings are U.S. pressings unless noted otherwise with country code in brackets [ ].
4. Updates, corrections or changes from previous version are
indicated by an asterisk (*).
5. Abbreviations : ( )
4S - Teichiku Records Japan "4s system matrix, Super Space Stereo Sound". matrix vinyl format
(conforms to the regular matrix (RM) standard) Some releases also mention RM or QS
8 - 8-track
CD4 - JVC Discrete/Matrix Vinyl Format
CM4 - Polydor Japan Matrix Vinyl Format (conforms to the regular matrix (RM) standard)
D** - Dolby Quad Reel or Dolby Quad 8-Track
DY- Dynaquad Matrix Format Vinyl LP
EV - Electrovoice Matrix Format Vinyl LP (Also known as Stereo 4)
HJ - BBC Matrix HJ Format Vinyl LP
LP - 33-1/3 rpm Long Play Record
MH - BBC Matrix H Format Vinyl LP
Q8 - Quad 8-Track Cartridge
QCC - Quad 4 Track Cassette
QR - Quad Reel to Reel
QS - Sansui Matrix Format Vinyl LP (Applies to titles marked RM)
QX - Nippon-Columbia Matrix Format Vinyl LP (conforms to the regular matrix (RM) standard)
RM - Regular Matrix
SQ - CBS Matrix Format Vinyl LP
**C - Matrix Encoded Cassette
**8 - Matrix Encoded 8-Track
**R - Matrix Encoded Reel
UD4 - Nippon-Columbia Discrete/Matrix Vinyl Format LP
**EP - 7", 33-1/3 rpm extended play vinyl format preceded by quad format
**45 - 7", 45 rpm vinyl format preceded by quad format
Format? LP - Matrix format is unknown as the recording just lists
quadraphonic, 4 channel or something similar (most likely QS)
A
N. ARIMA, NOCHE CUBANA, N. HARA & THE SHARPS & FLATS -
Battle of the Top Jazz Orchestras. CBS Sony SOTF 42502J (QR) [Japan]
TORU ARIMA & NOCHE CUBANA -
Battle Of The Top Jazz Orchestras. CBS Sony SOTF-42502J (QR) [Japan]
B
C
D
E
F
THE FREEDOM UNITY / SAMMY / SINGERS THREE -
4 Channel The World Of New Rock. XA-1501Z (QR) [Japan]
G
H
I
TAKESHI INOMATA & SOUND LIMITED -
I Dream Of Naomi. Victor 4CHB-5004 (QR) [Japan]
AKIRA ISHIKAWA & COUNT BUFFALO -
Dynamic Big Band Plays Bacharach. Toshiba XA-1503Z (QR) [Japan]
The World Of Bacharach Sounds. Toshiba XA-1503Z (QR) [Japan]
AKIRA ISHIKAWA -
The Way To Kilimanjaro. Pony QRF-2002 (QR) [Japan]
K
GEORGE KAWAGUCHI AND BIG 4 -
George Kawaguchi and Big 4. Victor 4CT-5001 (QR) [Japan]
L
LEON GRAND ORCHESTRA -
Aquarius Musical Hit Tunes. King 4CHD-2 (QR) [Japan]
{Same as Vanguard VSS-19}
YASUNOBU MATSUURA & THE VICTOR ORCHESTRA -
Danny Boy, Fascinating Tenor Sax. Victor 4CHB-5002 (QR) [Japan]
MODERN JAZZ ALLSTARS -
The Cat, Exciting Drum Battle. Victor 4CHB-5001 (QR) [Japan]
N
HACHIDAI NAKAMURA GRAND ORCHESTRA -
Screen Deluxe Album. Victor 4CHB-5003 (QR) [Japan]
O
P
Q
R
S
SCREEN STUDIO ORCHESTRA -
The World of Screen Themes. Toshiba XA-1504Z (QR) [Japan]
SHOJI SUZUKI -
Best Album. KING 4CHD 7 (QR) [Japan]
TSUGARA SYAMISEN & MITSUGU KOYAMA -
The World Of CD-4. Teichiku CDX-4 (CD4) [Japan]
T
U
V
THE VICTOR ORCHESTRA & LATIN RYTHEM BOYS -
Latin Festival. JVC 4CBH-5003 (QR) [Japan]
W
WEST COAST ORCHESTRA -
The World of Easy Listening. Toshiba XA-1502Z (QR) [Japan]
X
Y
STOMU YAMASHITA -
Red Buddha. London 4CHA(L-J)-8 (QR) [Japan]
Z
List Compiled and Copyright By
Mark Anderson

Acknowledgments :
and to the following folks who have passed on information from their
collections with additions, comments and corrections to this list :
Nick Perugini
Allen Wolney
Tom Lukashaw
Jay Laush
SteelyDave
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