Austria
December 12, 1981- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 111 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AN 720 111117 B LHRunout Y, stamped
111117 A 720Runout X, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute
by Falco · 1981
67 pressings26 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronic
Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 12, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken 6.13 333Telefunken 6.13333 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6. 13333-01-1/1 H1Runout side A, variant 1
6. 13333-01-2 H1Runout side B, variant 1
6.13 333-01-1/2 H1Runout side A, variant 2
6.13 333-01-2 H1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken 6.13 333
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Telefunken 6.13 333Telefunken 6.13333
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s60 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Telefunken 6.13 333 / Telefunken 6.13333First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Germany | Telefunken 6.13 333First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Telefunken 13837", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 111 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Telefunken 6.13 333 / Telefunken 6.13333 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-9020 / A&M Records AM 25327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-1205312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Barbados | A&M Records AM-25327", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | A&M Records 470587", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP-23004 / A&M Records SP 2300412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records AM 5997", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | Colombia | A&M Records 606-000712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | A&M Records SDC 8112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1982 | Germany | Telefunken 6.20132 AE / Telefunken 6.20 13212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | EastWest 9031-76271-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | EastWest 9031-76270-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1998 | Europe | BMG 74321582581 / GiG Records 7432158258112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Dance Net 74321-60094-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Sony Music 88985489661 / Ariola 8898548966110", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo 3112", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | EastWest 9031-76271-012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- YDer Kommissar (Rap' That)3:53
- XHelden Von Heute4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1981 and 2017.
When was Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Austria, Germany. One of them is GiG Records GIG 111 117, released December 12, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GIG 111 117, 6.13 333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AN 720 111117 B LH and 111117 A 720. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Kommissar / Helden Von Heute 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.
