US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
H-72029-A-ᴀʟ RLSide A Runout, Etched
H-72029-B-ᴀʟ RLSide B Runout, Etched
H-72029-A-ᴬʟ I-I RLEtched side A (Variant)
H-72029-B-ᴬᴸ i-iEtched side 2 (Variant)
David LewistonKingdom Of The Sun (Peru's Inca Heritage)
Vinyl pressings
Kingdom Of The Sun (Peru's Inca Heritage)
by David Lewiston · 1969
12 pressings3 countriesFolkAndean MusicField RecordingFolk
Kingdom Of The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Kingdom Of The Sun
2 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Nonesuch H-72029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
H-72029-A-ᴀʟ RLSide A Runout, Etched
H-72029-B-ᴀʟ RLSide B Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Nonesuch H-72029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Nonesuch H-72029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-72029LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Canada | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Nonesuch G-5140 / Nonesuch H-72029LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Nonesuch H-72029LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Adios, Pueblo De Ayacucho3:36
- A2Mauca Zapotoyke3:02
- A3Carrito Pasajerito2:54
- A4Panpipe Ensemble2:55
- A5Wachaca2:02
- A6Carnaval Ayacuchano5:55
- B1Toccto Pachape2:18
- B2Flute Solo From Apurimac3:33
- B3Yawlina2:51
- B4Suqullay Yamanyawy2:30
- B5Pandillero3:07
- B6Torallay Toro1:51
- B7Procession At Pisac1:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kingdom Of The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Kingdom Of The Sun are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Kingdom Of The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Nonesuch H-72029.
How do I tell if my copy of Kingdom Of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-72029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H-72029-A-ᴀʟ RL and H-72029-B-ᴀʟ RL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kingdom Of The Sun 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.
