Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Saltarello | 2:36 |
| 2 | Song Of Sophia | 1:23 |
| 3 | Ullyses | 4:54 |
| 4 | Cantara | 5:52 |
| 5 | The Garden Of Zephirus | 1:18 |
| 6 | Enigma Of The Absolute | 4:12 |
| 7 | Wilderness | 1:23 |
| 8 | The Host Of Seraphim | 6:17 |
| 9 | Anywhere Out Of The World | 5:05 |
| 10 | The Writing Of My Father's Hand | 3:50 |
| 11 | Severance | 3:21 |
| 12 | The Song Of The SybilWritten-By [Traditional Version • Catalan • 16th Century] – Traditional |
3:45 |
| 13 | Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The BookWords By – Luis De Gongora* |
6:03 |
| 14 | In The Kingdom Of The Blind The One-eyed Are Kings | 4:09 |
| 15 | Bird | 5:00 |
| 16 | Spirit | 4:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – Rykodisc
- Manufactured By – Rykodisc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – 4AD
- Copyright (c) – 4AD
- Published By – Beggars Banquet Music Ltd.
- Published By – Momentum Music Ltd.
Credits
- Design – Brendan Perry, Chris Bigg
- Photography By – N. Downer
- Photography By [Portrait] – Sara Leigh Lewis
- Producer – Dead Can Dance, John A. Rivers (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Written-By – Dead Can Dance
Notes
On back cover: "Compilation album includes two previously unreleased tracks.60+ Minutes"
Track 6 from Spleen and Ideal CAD 512 CD
Tracks 4 & 9 from Within the Realm of a Dying Sun CAD 705 CD
Tracks 2, 3, 8, 10, 11 & 14 from The Serpent's Egg CAD 808 CD
Tracks 1, 5, 7, 12 & 13 from Aion CAD 0007 CD
Tracks 15 & 16 recorded for A Passage in Time.
℗ 1985-87-88-90 4AD
© 1991 4AD
Name of publisher stated as Momentum Music Music Ltd in the sleeve.
Manufactured and marketed by Rykodisc under exclusive license.
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 14431 02158 9
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD 1010 CD | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | 4AD | CAD 1010 CD | UK | 1991 |
| 6463-2 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | 4AD, Roadrunner Brasil | 6463-2 | Brazil | 1991 |
| RCD 20215 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | Rykodisc, 4AD | RCD 20215 | US | 1991 |
| RCD 20215 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | Rykodisc | RCD 20215 | USA & Canada | 1991 |
| MG 1544 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 1544 | Poland | 1991 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Saltarello | 2:36 |
| 2 | Song Of Sophia | 1:23 |
| 3 | Ullyses | 4:53 |
| 4 | Cantara | 5:53 |
| 5 | The Garden Of Zephirus | 1:18 |
| 6 | Enigma Of The Absolute | 4:12 |
| 7 | Wilderness | 1:24 |
| 8 | The Host Of Seraphim | 6:21 |
| 9 | Anywhere Out Of The World | 5:05 |
| 10 | The Writing On My Father's Hand | 3:50 |
| 11 | Severance | 3:21 |
| 12 | The Song Of The Sybil (Traditional Version • Catalan • 16th Century)Written-By – Traditional |
3:45 |
| 13 | Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The BookWords By – Luis De Góngora |
6:03 |
| 14 | In The Kingdom Of The Blind The One-Eyed Are Kings | 4:09 |
| 15 | Bird | 5:00 |
| 16 | Spirit | 4:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – 4AD
- Copyright (c) – 4AD
- Published By – Beggars Banquet Music Ltd.
- Published By – Momentum Music Ltd.
- Glass Mastered At – Nimbus
Credits
- Design – Brendan Perry, Chris Bigg
- Photography By – N. Downer, Planet Earth Pictures
- Photography By [Portrait] – Sara Leigh Lewis
- Producer – Dead Can Dance, John A. Rivers (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Written-By – Dead Can Dance (tracks: 1 to 11, 13 to 16)
Notes
Track 6 from Spleen And Ideal (CAD 512 CD).Tracks 4 and 9 from Within The Realm Of A Dying Sun (CAD 705 CD).
Tracks 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14 from The Serpent's Egg (CAD 808 CD).
Tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 from Aion (CAD 0007 CD).
Tracks 15 and 16 were recorded for this compilation and later released on the Into The Labyrinth LPs and SACDs.
Photography: N. Downer / Planet Earth Pictures
(P) 1985. 87. 88. 90. 4AD
(C) 1991 4AD
Made in England
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 014436 101021 >
- Barcode (String): 5014436101021>
- Matrix / Runout: CAD 1010 CD MASTERED BY NIMBUS
- SPARS Code: ADD
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6463-2 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | 4AD, Roadrunner Brasil | 6463-2 | Brazil | 1991 |
| RCD 20215 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | Rykodisc, 4AD | RCD 20215 | US | 1991 |
| RCD 20215 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp) | Rykodisc | RCD 20215 | USA & Canada | 1991 |
| MG 1544 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (Cass, Comp, Unofficial) | MG Records | MG 1544 | Poland | 1991 |
| RCD 20215 | Dead Can Dance | A Passage In Time (CD, Comp, Pic) | 4AD, Rykodisc | RCD 20215 | US | 1991 |

