US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24163-A-SR2 [SRC Logo] 1-1 (P)Side A Etched
GHS-24163-B-SR1 [SRC Logo] 1-1 (P)Side B Etched
KitaroThe Light Of The Spirit
Vinyl pressings
The Light Of The Spirit
by Kitaro · 1987
15 pressings9 countriesDowntempoElectronicPop
The Light Of The Spirit was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Light Of The Spirit
14 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24163-A-SH4 1-1 ∆17440 Ꝗ B-28375-SH4 (P)A runout
GHS-24163-B-SH4 ∆17440-X Ꝗ B-28376-SH4 (P) 1-1B runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GHS 24163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
Argentina
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 80685
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GHS 24163 ALado A
GHS 24163 BLado B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 24163.1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · DMM
- Runout / matrix
GHS-24163-A-SH4 1-3 ∆17440 Ꝗ B-28375-SH4 X MX214073 (P) AUSTSide 1 runout hand etched / Ꝗ stamped
GHS-24163-B-SH4 ∆17440-X Ꝗ B-28376-SH4 MX 214074 AUST (P) 1-3Side 2 runout hand etched / Ꝗ stamped
MX214073Side 1 label
MX214074Side 2 label
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 670.4037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA 670.4037-A 1S A2Side A, Stamped
RCA 670.4037-B 1S A1Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Geffen Records 80685First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Geffen Records 24163.1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Geffen Records 670.4037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Geffen Records XGHS 24163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Geffen Records 924 163-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Geffen Records M-12537First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Geffen Records M-12537First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Geffen Records LWB-6692First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Geffen Records GHS2-4163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Geffen Records 924 163-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24163LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mysterious Encounter6:01
- A2Sundance6:21
- A3The Field4:56
- A4The Light Of The Spirit7:26
- B1In The Beginning5:50
- B2Moondance4:44
- B3Howling Thunder6:07
- B4Journey To A Fantasy7:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Light Of The Spirit are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Light Of The Spirit are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Light Of The Spirit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Geffen Records GHS 24163.
How do I tell if my copy of The Light Of The Spirit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GHS 24163, 80685, 24163.1, 670.4037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GHS-24163-A-SR2 [SRC Logo] 1-1 (P) and GHS-24163-B-SR1 [SRC Logo] 1-1 (P). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Light Of The Spirit 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.
