Japan
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0038(C)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C25R-38A10 〄 1 A 1⊹Runout side 1
C25R-38B10 1 A 2Runout side 2
Vinyl pressings
Silk Road
by Kitaro · 1980
20 pressings12 countriesSoundtrackScoreAmbientNew Age
Silk Road 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 Silk Road
2 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C25R0038C
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C25R-38A11 〄 1 A 3 9Side 1 etched
C25R-38B11 〄 1 A 7 0Side 2 etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0038CFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Canyon C25R0038(C)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | Polydor 813 050-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Canyon C30R0122LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7009-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7009-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7009-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7009-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | Airea PDS-1-6507LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-RG 871 / 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Brazil | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Neo Membran (Sony Music) 232790LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hong Kong | New Century Workshop NCGALP350001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6507LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 823 736-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Silk Road Theme4:12
- A2Bell Tower2:27
- A3Heavenly Father4:07
- A4The Great River2:40
- A5The Great Wall Of China1:54
- A6Flying Celestial Nymphs4:38
- B1Silk Road Fantasy4:40
- B2Shimmering Light3:20
- B3Westbound2:57
- B4Time3:30
- B5Bodhisattva2:12
- B6Everlasting Road5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silk Road are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Silk Road are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1980 and 2020.
When was Silk Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Japan. One of them is Canyon C25R0038(C), released May 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Silk Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C25R0038(C), C25R0038C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C25R-38A10 〄 1 A 1⊹ and C25R-38B10 1 A 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Silk Road 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.
