Germany
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Zickzack ZZ 2
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · 1st Press Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
66.10 388-01-1 H1Side A - stamped [H1 etched]
66.10 388-01-2 H1Side B - stamped [H1 etched]
AbwärtsComputerstaat
Vinyl pressings
Computerstaat
by Abwärts · 1980
14 pressings1 countryPunkMinimalExperimentalPost-Punk
Computerstaat was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Computerstaat
1 pressing came out in 1980, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 2First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Zickzack ZZ 27", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Computerstaat3:11
- A2Japan3:05
- B1Moon Of Alabama2:19
- B2Wir Warten4:16
- B3Nach Haus1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Computerstaat are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Computerstaat are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1980 and 2002.
When was Computerstaat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany. One of them is Zickzack ZZ 2, released May 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Computerstaat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZZ 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66.10 388-01-1 H1 and 66.10 388-01-2 H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Computerstaat 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.