Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Brain 1006Metronome 1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
st-1006-A PF 0664.137 S1 1 BRunout A
st-1006-B PF 0664.137 S2 1 BRunout B
st-1006-a (0664.137 s 1)Label A
st-1006-b (0664.137 s 2)Label B
Vinyl pressings
Cluster II
by Cluster · 1972
17 pressings5 countriesExperimentalAmbientElectronic
Cluster II was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Cluster II
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Brain 1006 / Metronome 1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Brain 1006 / Metronome 1006LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Brain UXP-749-EBLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Brain UXP-749-EBLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Brain 0060.402LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Brain 22S-29 / Polystar 22S-29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Brain 22S-29 / Polystar 22S-29LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Europe | Brain 06024 981295-6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | Russia | Lilith LR124 / Lilith LR 124 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | Russia | Lilith LR335LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Bureau B BB406 / BrainLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2023 | US | Superior Viaduct SV188LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Bureau B BB406 / Brain 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Brain brain 1006 / Brain 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Brain 1006 / Metronome 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Brain 1006 / Metronome 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Brain 1006 / Metronome 1006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Plas6:00
- A2Im Süden12:50
- A3Für Die Katz'3:00
- B1Live In Der Fabrik14:50
- B2Georgel5:25
- B3Nabitte2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cluster II are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Cluster II are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2025.
When was Cluster II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Brain 1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Cluster II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, st-1006-A PF 0664.137 S1 1 B and st-1006-B PF 0664.137 S2 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cluster II 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.