Japan
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C28R0073
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
KitaroSilk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang
Vinyl pressings
Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang
by Kitaro · 1981
14 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackAmbientNew AgeElectronic
Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang
2 pressings came out in 1981, 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
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- Canyon C30R0124
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Canyon C28R0073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Canyon C30R0124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Kuckuck 058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Kuckuck 058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Kuckuck 058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Kuckuck 058LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-RG 704 / Polydor 811 696-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Gramavision 18-7008-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Polydor 811 696-1 / Polydor 811 696.1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Asia | Polydor 811 696-1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Polydor 811 696-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Polydor PDS 1 6509LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 811 696-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 811 896-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1風神4:33
- A2蜃気楼3:40
- A3巡礼の旅3:50
- A4砂の神5:18
- A5敦煌からの想い4:54
- B1飛翔4:25
- B2曼陀羅5:10
- B3Tao (道)4:30
- B4巡礼の旅 26:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Japan. One of them is Canyon C28R0073, released July 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C28R0073, C30R0124) 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 Silk Road III - 敦煌 - Tunhuang 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.
