Japan
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0052
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II
by Kitaro · 1980
17 pressings10 countriesNew AgeElectronic
シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Japan
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0052
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C25R-52A5 I C 24 + 〄Side A runout
C25R-52B8 I B 30Side B runout
Japan
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0052
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0052
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Taiwan | New Aspect Records PR-3004LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | 華星唱片 CAL-3001SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Canyon C30R0123LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7011-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7011-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7011-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1986 | South Korea | Polydor 817 532-1 / Polydor SEL-RG 870LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Brazil | Polydor 817 532-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hong Kong | Pony Canyon NCGALP360001 / New Century Workshop NCGALP360001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Polydor 817 532-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6508LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Pony Canyon Inc. 232791LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 817 532-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1静けさの中で (はるかなるタクラマカン砂漠)3:47
- A2流るる砂3:17
- A3生命の泉5:16
- A4絲綢之路~黒水城の幻想 (Silver Moon)5:12
- A5神秘なる砂の舞 (ローラン)5:32
- B140080年4:26
- B2時空間2:36
- B3再生 (かぎりない塩沢)4:18
- B4夜明け3:16
- B5天山4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II are there?
17 vinyl pressings of シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 2020.
When was シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan. One of them is Canyon C25R0052, released October 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C25R0052) 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 シルクロード - 絲綢之路 - II 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.
