German Democratic Republic (GDR)
1969- Label and catalog number
- LITERA 8 60 167
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8 60 167 - 1D
8 60 167 - 2D
Gerhard Holtz-BaumertAlfons Zitterbacke
Vinyl pressings
Alfons Zitterbacke
by Gerhard Holtz-Baumert · 1969
11 pressings1 countryRadioplayStoryAudiobookNon-Music
Alfons Zitterbacke was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Alfons Zitterbacke
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1974 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 60 167LP, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | LITERA 8 65 167LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Wie Ich Unser Haustelefon Baute
- A2Warum Ich Wohl Immer Reinfalle
- A3Wie Ich Zu Meinem Ersten Kopfsprung Kam
- B1Was Mir Mit Makkaroni Und Tomaten Passierte
- B2Wie Ich Im Ambulatorium War
- B3Was Mir Mein Aprilscherz Einbrachte
- B4Wie Ich Ein Falscher Betrunkener War
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alfons Zitterbacke are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Alfons Zitterbacke are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1969 and 1989.
When was Alfons Zitterbacke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in German Democratic Republic (GDR). One of them is LITERA 8 60 167.
How do I tell if my copy of Alfons Zitterbacke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8 60 167) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8 60 167 - 1D and 8 60 167 - 2D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alfons Zitterbacke 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.