Germany
July 1958- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 400 EPH
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2 0 4 0 0 A Made in Germany 20 400 A II H F 8Runout side A
2 0 4 0 0 B Made in Germany 20 400 B II H F 8Runout side B
Freddy QuinnHeimatlos
Vinyl pressings
Heimatlos
by Freddy Quinn · 1958
12 pressings1 countrySoundtrackCountrySchlagerPop
Heimatlos was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Heimatlos
1 pressing came out in 1958, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPHFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH / Polydor 20 4007", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH / Polydor 20 4007", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH / Polydor 20 4007", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 20 400 EPH / Polydor 20 4007", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Noch Immer Allein
- A2Der Legionär
- B1Heimatlos
- B2Ich Bin Bald Wieder Hier
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heimatlos are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Heimatlos are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1958 and 1967.
When was Heimatlos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Germany. One of them is Polydor 20 400 EPH, released July 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Heimatlos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 400 EPH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 0 4 0 0 A Made in Germany 20 400 A II H F 8 and 2 0 4 0 0 B Made in Germany 20 400 B II H F 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heimatlos 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.
