Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 12249
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BC 12249-ARunout, side A
BC 12249-BRunout, side B
Die KruppsThe Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II)
Vinyl pressings
The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II)
by Die Krupps · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesEBMElectronic
The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II)
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 12249
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Grey
- Runout / matrix
BC 12249-ARunout, side A
BC 12249-BRunout, side B
Germany, Austria, & Switzerland
1989- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records BCM 18249
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
BC 18249-ASide A
BC 18249-BSide B
UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12MUTE 101 - A1 X The Exchange MAX.Runout side A
12MUTE - 101 - B1 X JONZ MAX.Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 MUTE 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
L 12 MUTE 101 A1 THE EXCHANGE MPORunout side A
L12 MUTE M̶I̶K̶E̶'̶S̶ 101 B1 MPORunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 21291-0Geffen Records 0-21291
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Specialty Records Corporation logo] 0-21291-A SR1 1-1 [Artisan Sound Recorders logo]Runout Side A
[Specialty Records Corporation logo] 0-21291-B SR1 1-1 [Artisan Sound Recorders logo]Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 18249First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | Germany & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 07249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12249First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12249First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 18249First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-049First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-049-PROFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mute L12 MUTE 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mute P12 MUTE 101First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mute L12 Mute 10112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 9 21291-0 / Geffen Records 0-21291First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 0-21291-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 101First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Machineries Of Joy (Wahre Arbeit - Mix)
- B1The Machineries Of Joy (True Work - Mix)
- B2Machines
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, UK, US, Germany & Switzerland and more. One of them is BCM Records 12249.
How do I tell if my copy of The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & II) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12249, BCM 18249, 12 MUTE 101, L12 MUTE 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BC 12249-A and BC 12249-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Machineries Of Joy (Parts I & 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.