US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Halpern Sounds HS-783Halpern Sounds HS 783
- Format
- LP, Album
Steven HalpernAncient Echoes
Vinyl pressings
Ancient Echoes
by Steven Halpern · 1978
10 pressings1 countryNew AgeAmbientElectronic
Ancient Echoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Ancient Echoes
4 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heru Records SRI-783-HSRI Records SRI-783-H
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heru Records SRI-783-HHalpern Sounds SRI-783-H
- Format
- LP, Album · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR1 783 A S-6031Runout A
SR1 783 B S-6032Runout B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Heru Records SRI-783-HSRI Records SRI-783-H
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Halpern Sounds HS-783 / Halpern Sounds HS 783First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Heru Records SRI-783-H / SRI Records SRI-783-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Heru Records SRI-783-H / Halpern Sounds SRI-783-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Heru Records SRI-783-H / SRI Records SRI-783-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Heru Records SRI-783-H / Halpern Sounds SRI-783-HLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Gramavision 18-7783-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Gramavision 18-7783-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Halpern Sounds HS 783 / Heru Records HS 783LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | SRI Records SRI-783-H / Heru Records SRI-783-HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | SRI Records SRI-783-H / Heru Records SRI-783-HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ancient Echoes4:30
- A2Apollo's Lyre7:43
- A3From Eleusis3:51
- A4Sphinx Synergy3:25
- A5Sand Dance1:18
- B1Dharma Duet (Part One)3:50
- B2Dharma Duet (Part Two)4:40
- B3Crotona4:35
- B4Cairo-Practice3:50
- B5Blue Nile3:18
- B6Ancient Echoes2:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ancient Echoes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ancient Echoes are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1978 and 1986.
When was Ancient Echoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Halpern Sounds HS-783.
How do I tell if my copy of Ancient Echoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS-783, SRI-783-H) 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 Ancient Echoes 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.