UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records TAK 1012
- Format
- 12", Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TAK 1012 A-1U-1-1-2Runout Side A (stamped)
TAK 1012 B-1U-1-1-2Runout Side B (stamped)
Andy ScottKrugerrands
Vinyl pressings
Krugerrands
by Andy Scott · 1983
14 pressings9 countriesItalo-DiscoPop RockNew WaveDisco
Krugerrands was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Krugerrands
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records TAK 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records TAK 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion K-9319
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion X-13138
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MX-61765
MX-61766
Finland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records TAK 10
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Interfusion K-9319First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Interfusion X-13138First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Finland | Statik Records TAK 10First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Statik Records 601 052-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Italy | Franton Records FR 1203First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Franton Records FR 2102-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Statik Records MV01-2-014First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Statik Records TAK 4/12First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Victoria VIC-109First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Statik Records TAK 1012First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Statik Records TAK 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Statik Records TAK 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | South Africa | Statik Records TAK 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Harlekin Tak 107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKrugerrands3:40
- BFace4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Krugerrands are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Krugerrands are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Krugerrands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Finland, Germany and more. One of them is Statik Records TAK 1012.
How do I tell if my copy of Krugerrands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAK 1012, TAK 10, K-9319, X-13138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TAK 1012 A-1U-1-1-2 and TAK 1012 B-1U-1-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Krugerrands 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.