Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 204-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Live In Asia
by Kitaro · 1984
18 pressings12 countriesModern ClassicalAmbientElectronic
Live In Asia was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Live In Asia
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 1 6502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDS-1-6502A SNB 230 EL DM-4Runout side A
PDS-1-6502B SNB 230 EL DM-9Runout side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 1 6502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDS-1-6502A SNB 230 EL DM-1Runout Side A, Stamped
PDS-1-6502B SNB 230 EL DM-2Runout Side B, Stamped
PDS-1-6502A SNB 230 EL DM-3Runout Side A, Stamped
PDS-1-6502 B SNB 230 EL DM-3Runout Side B, Stamped
Colombia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825204-1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 204-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Hong Kong
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 825 211-1
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 - 825 211 1A 1Y2 830 04
Side 2 - 825 211 1B 2Y3 830 04
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 825 204-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Colombia | Polydor 825204-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 825 204-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | Polydor 825 211-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Israel | Polydor 825 204-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Sound Design Records 1342-46 / Sound Design Records 1342-46(28SD)First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Japan | Sound Design Records 1342-46 / Sound Design Records 1342-46(28SD)First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 825 204-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 825 204-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Polydor 825 204-1 / Polydor 8252041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Brazil | Polydor 825 204-1 / Polydor 8252041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5681 / Sound Design Records 825 204-1LP | LP |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24087 E / Shi Zen GHS 24087 ELP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Earth Born2:44
- A2Caravansary4:30
- A3Theme Of Silk Road4:25
- A4Cosmic Love4:27
- A5Cloud6:14
- B1Japanese Drums3:14
- B2Return To Russia7:56
- B3Straight' A Way To Orion7:21
- B4Dawn In Malaysia (Getaran Jiwa)6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Live In Asia are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Live In Asia are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Live In Asia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France and more. One of them is Polydor 825 204-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Live In Asia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 825 204-1, PDS 1 6502, 825204-1, 825 211-1) 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 Live In Asia 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.
