Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 829
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W S 237829 ASide A, runout
1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W H 237829-2 BSide B, runout
Franz Josef DegenhardtVäterchen Franz
Vinyl pressings
Väterchen Franz
by Franz Josef Degenhardt · 1966
12 pressings2 countriesChansonFolkPopFolk
Väterchen Franz was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Väterchen Franz
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 829
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 L6 K◊W — 237829 AStamped Runout Side A
1 ℗ 1966 L6 K◊W — 237829-2 BStamped Runout Side B
XXXXXX XCrossed (Xed) over Side A
XXXXX XX XCrossed (Xed) over Side B
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kabarett - Literarische Kleinkunst 237 829Polydor 237 892
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
237892 A 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W SRunout side A, variant 1
237829 - 2 B 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W (•)Runout side B, variant 1
XX XXXX X 237829 A Made in Germany 1 ℗ 1966 L6 K ◊ W C (or F)Runout side A, variant 2
XXX XXX X XX 237829 - 2 B Made in Germany 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W HRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Kabarett - Literarische Kleinkunst 237 829Polydor 237 892
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 829
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1966 L6 K◊W = 237829 AStamped Runout Side A
1 ℗ 1966 L6 K◊W - 237829-2 B Made in GermanyStamped Runout Side B
XXXXXX XCrossed (Xed) over Side A
XXXXXX = X XCrossed (Xed) over Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 237 829First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 237 829First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Kabarett - Literarische Kleinkunst 237 829 / Polydor 237 892First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Kabarett - Literarische Kleinkunst 237 829 / Polydor 237 892First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 237 829First yearLP, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2416 185LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2459 233LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2459 233LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2459 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 237 829LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2416 185LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2459 233LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Horsti Schmandhoff
- A2Tante Th'rese
- A3Spaziergang
- A4In Den Guten Alten Zeiten
- A5Umleitung
- B1Tonio Schiavo
- B2Santacher
- B3Adieu, Kumpanen
- B4Väterchen Franz
- B5Feierabend
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Väterchen Franz are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Väterchen Franz are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1983.
When was Väterchen Franz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 237 829.
How do I tell if my copy of Väterchen Franz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 237 829) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W S 237829 A and 1 ℗ 1966 L 6 K ◊ W H 237829-2 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Väterchen Franz 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.
