UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9822Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9822 A-1U-1-\··X/ SOUND CLINIC GDRunout Side A
ILPS 9822 B-1U-1-\··X/Runout Side B
Wally BadarouEchoes
Vinyl pressings
Echoes
by Wally Badarou · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Echoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Echoes
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9822 A-1U-1-1-7 SOUND CLINIC GDA Side runout - variant 2
ILPS 9822 B-1U-1-1B Side runout - variant 2
ILPS 9822 A-1U-1-1- 2 SOUND CLINIC GDVariant 3 runout side A stamped / etched [SOUND CLINIC GD]
ILPS 9822 B-2U-1-1 - - BRETTVariant 3 runout side B stamped / etched [BRETT]
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISL-1079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ISL 1079-A TLC-A CR(stamped & circled)Side A runout
ISL 1079-B CR(stamped & circled) TLC-A
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9822Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9822 ASide A
ILPS 9822 BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records ISL-1079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Island Records ILPS 9822 / Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9822 / Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 483 / Island Records 207 483-620LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Island Records 90495-1 / Island Visual Arts 7 90495-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Island Visual Arts 90495-1 / Island Records 7 90495-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Nigeria | Island Records ILPS 9822LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Island Visual Arts ILPS 9822 / Island Records ILPS 9822LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1590 / Island Records MOVLP1590LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Worldwide | Universal Music Recordings UMCLP142 / Island Records UMCLP142LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Island Records 207 483 / Island Visual Arts 207 483LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Island Records 842 503-1 / Island Visual Arts 842 503-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Keys
- A2Hi-Life
- A3Mambo
- A4Voices
- A5Canyons
- B1Endless Race
- B2Chief Inspector
- B3Waltz
- B4Jungle
- B5Rain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Echoes are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Echoes are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Echoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Canada, Philippines. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9822.
How do I tell if my copy of Echoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9822, ISL-1079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9822 A-1U-1-\··X/ SOUND CLINIC GD and ILPS 9822 B-1U-1-\··X/. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.