Vinyl pressings
by Geier Sturzflug · 1982
Bruttosozialprodukt was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
104992 A-1/82S IRunout side A, variant 1
104992 B-1/82S IRunout side B, variant 1
DS 104992 A-1/82S I XII Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
DS 104992 B-1/82S I IIₗ Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
DS 104992 A-1/82S I IIRunout side A, variant 1
DS 104992 B-1/82S I IIRunout side B, variant 1
DS 104992 A-1/82S I IIRunout side A, variant 2
DS 104992 B-1/82S IRunout side B, variant 2
104992 A-1/82S IRunout side A, variant 1
104992 B-1/82S IRunout side B, variant 1
104992 A-1/82S X. Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
104992 B-1/82S VIII. Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
104992 A-1/82S I X. Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
104992 B-1/82S I VII. Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
104992 A-1/82S I X. Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 3
104992 B-1/82S I VI. Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 3
DS 104992 A-1/82S I VIIRunout side A, stamped [etched "VII"]
DS 104992 B-1/82S I IIRunout side B, stamped [etched "II"]
S 104 992 ALabel side A
S 104 992 BLabel side B
DS 104992 A-1/82S IRunout side A - variant 1
DS 104992 B-1/82S IRunout side B - variant 1
(etched) DS (stamped) 104992 A-1/82S I (etched) VI (stamped) Made in GermanyRunout side A - variant 2
(etched) DS (stamped) 104992 B-1/82S I (etched) V̶I̶ IV (stamped) Made in GermanyRunout side B - variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 992 / Ariola 104 992-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 600 864 / Ariola 600 864-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 600 864 / Ariola 600 864-21312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 105 2167", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Ariola 105 669 / Dacapo 105 6697", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
10 vinyl pressings of Bruttosozialprodukt are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe. One of them is Ariola 104 992.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104 992) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 104992 A-1/82S I and 104992 B-1/82S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
