US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24112
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Tenku
by Kitaro · 1986
20 pressings10 countriesNew AgeAmbientElectronic
Tenku was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Tenku
13 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24112
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC
- Runout / matrix
GHS-2-4112-A-SR1 TML-X [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 1
GHS-24112-B-SR1 TML-X [SRC logo]Runout side B, variant 1
GHS-2-4112-A-SR1 -A-SR2 TML-M [SRC logo]Runout side A, variant 2
GHS-224112-B-SR1 TML-X [SRC logo]Runout side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24112
- Format
- LP, Album · ARC
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24112-A-SH1 [ALLIED LOGO] B-24733-SH1 ∆13648 1- TML-XSide A, runout
GHS-24112-B-SH2 [ALLIED LOGO] B-24734-SH2 TML-X ∆13648-X 1-1Side B, runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24112Amuse America, Inc. GHS 24112
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TML-XStamped both sides
(SRC logo) GHS-2-4112-A-SR1 1-1A side
(SRC logo) GHS-2(etched out, added again over following dash)4112-B-SR1 1-1B side
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 80038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(Lado A): GHS 24112-A-SH-1
(Lado A): B-24733-SH1
(Lado A): 13648 1-3
(Lado B): GHS 24112-B-SH-1
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 24112-1
- 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 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Geffen Records 80038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Geffen Records 24112-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records GHS 24112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records GHS 24112LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Geffen Records 924 112-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Geffen Records M-12527First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Geffen Records GFC 1007First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112 / Amuse America, Inc. GHS 24112First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Japan | Geffen Records M-12527First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Geffen Records GHS2-4112LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Geffen Records GHS 24112LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Tenku4:15
- A2Romance4:13
- A3Wings5:35
- A4Aura7:26
- B1Message From The Cosmos5:53
- B2Time Traveller5:30
- B3Legend Of The Road4:30
- B4Milky Way6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tenku are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Tenku are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Tenku first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24112.
How do I tell if my copy of Tenku is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24112, 80038, 24112-1, XGHS 24112) 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 Tenku 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.
