Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Clockwork Records 50-5578
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
50-5578-A SSTRunout side A
50-5578-B SSTRunout side B
C.C.C.P.American-Soviets
Vinyl pressings
American-Soviets
by C.C.C.P. · 1986
14 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
American-Soviets was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 American-Soviets
4 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Clockwork Records 01-5579
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01-5579-ARunout side A, stamped
01-5579-BRunout side B, stamped
SSTBoth runouts, etched
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Clockwork Records 50-5580
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50-5580-A SSTRunout side A
50-5580-B SSTRunout side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Clockwork Records 50-5578
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
50-5578-A SSTRunout side A
50-5578-B SSTRunout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Clockwork Records 50-5578First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Clockwork Records 01-5579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Clockwork Records 50-5580First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Clockwork Records 50-5578First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Clockwork Records 50-558012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Spain | Raya Records RAYA-00112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Raya Records S-RAYA 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Oak Lawn Records OLR 12512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Oak Lawn Records OLR 12712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Oak Lawn Records OLR 12512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Oak Lawn Records OLR-127 / Oak Lawn Records OLR 12712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMS-87587", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-8610612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | High Speed Kindergarden HKG 00512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AAmerican-Soviets4:13
- BAmerican-Soviets (Instrumental Version)4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American-Soviets are there?
14 vinyl pressings of American-Soviets are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1991.
When was American-Soviets first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany. One of them is Clockwork Records 50-5578.
How do I tell if my copy of American-Soviets is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 50-5578, 01-5579, 50-5580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 50-5578-A SST and 50-5578-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American-Soviets 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.