I have a Japanese Pressing that I bought @ A CES show in the mid 90's. It was purchased from Audiophile International, a record dealer from from CA. Serial # is 40AP1750-1. It is the CBS/Sony. I paid $200 for it, and although it may be expensive, it is awesome. If this is the pressing you have dibs on for $40, do the following: Give the seller the $40, and a big hug. It is an awesome pressing.
I would be shocked if the reissue could hold a candle to this, or for that matter, a clean US original.