Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 64 1187101 T
- Format
- Album, LP, Compilation
Franco BattiatoEchoes Of Sufi Dances
Vinyl pressings
Echoes Of Sufi Dances
by Franco Battiato · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Echoes Of Sufi Dances was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Echoes Of Sufi Dances
8 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 countries. 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 64 1187101 T
- Format
- Album, LP, Compilation
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12383EMI ST-12383
- Format
- Album, LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12383 G-1 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Ɛ__ 0Etched/Stamped, Runout Side A
ST-2-12383 G-1 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Ɛ__ 0Etched/Stamped, Runout Side B
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 81 1187121 8305
- Format
- Album, LP, Compilation
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12383
- Format
- Album, LP, Compilation
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064 11 8710 1EMI 1C 064-11 8710 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | EMI 81 1187121 8305First yearAlbum, LP, Compilation | Album, LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12383First yearAlbum, LP, Compilation | Album, LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 064 11 8710 1 / EMI 1C 064-11 8710 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI 64 1187101 TFirst yearAlbum, LP, Compilation | Album, LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI 64 1187101 TFirst yearAlbum, LP, Compilation | Album, LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI 064 11 8712 1 / EMI 064-1187121First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI 064 11 8712 1 / EMI 064-1187121First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records ST-12383 / EMI ST-12383First yearAlbum, LP, Compilation | Album, LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 66 118701 TLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | EMI 0602448953223 / Universal Music Group 0602448953223LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Up Patriots To Arms5:22
- A2No Time, No Space3:25
- A3Chanson Egocentrique4:12
- A4The King Of The World3:27
- B1Temporary Road2:47
- B2Lover's Season3:46
- B3I Want To See You As A Dancer3:28
- B4The Trains Of Tozeur3:08
- B5The Animal3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Echoes Of Sufi Dances are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Echoes Of Sufi Dances are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2023.
When was Echoes Of Sufi Dances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, US, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is EMI 64 1187101 T.
How do I tell if my copy of Echoes Of Sufi Dances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 64 1187101 T, ST-12383, 81 1187121 8305, 1C 064 11 8710 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Echoes Of Sufi Dances 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.
