US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Upside Records UP 60009-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A- ▻ UP60009-1ASide A, Etched
A- ▻ UP 60009-1BSide B, Etched
STERLINGSide A, Stamped
STERLINGSide B, Stamped
Arthur RussellWorld Of Echo
Vinyl pressings
World Of Echo
by Arthur Russell · 1986
10 pressings4 countriesAmbientElectronic
World Of Echo was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of World Of Echo
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Upside Records UP 60009-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH 114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH 114LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Audika AU1002-1LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Rough Trade RTRADLP 208LP, Remastered, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Remastered, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2014 | US | Audika AU-1002-1 / Audika AU1002LP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Audika AU-1002-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2021 | Europe | Rough Trade RTRADLP208LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | US | Audika AU-1002-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2026 | UK, Europe & US | Rough Trade RTRADLP208 / Rough Trade RTRADLP208LPELP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Tone Bone Kone0:57
- A2Soon-To-Be Innocent Fun / Let's See9:19
- A3Answers Me2:04
- A4Being It5:23
- A5Place I Know / Kid Like You3:20
- A6She's The Star / I Take This Time4:46
- B1Tree House2:09
- B2See-Through2:08
- B3Hiding Your Present From You4:06
- B4Wax The Van2:05
- B5All-Boy All-Girl3:34
- B6Lucky Cloud2:46
- B7Tower Of Meaning / Rabbit's Ear / Home Away From Home4:20
- B8Let's Go Swimming2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of World Of Echo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of World Of Echo are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was World Of Echo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Upside Records UP 60009-1.
How do I tell if my copy of World Of Echo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 60009-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A- ▻ UP60009-1A and A- ▻ UP 60009-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is World Of Echo on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.