Switzerland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Off Course Records ASL-24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
46430-A1Stamped A side
46430-B1Stamped B side
1C 006-46 430 APrinted on A side label
1C 006-46 430 BPrinted on B side label
Vinyl pressings
Eisbær
by Grauzone · 1981
16 pressings5 countriesNew WaveMinimalElectronic
Eisbær 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 Eisbær
5 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 430EMI Electrola 1C 006-46 430
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46430-A1Runout side A
46430-B1Runout side B
1 C 006-46 430 ALabel side A
1 C 006-46 430 BLabel side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C K 062-46 510 ZEMI Electrola 1C K 062-46 510 Z
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46510-A2-ZRunout side A, variant 1
46510-B2-ZRunout side B, variant 1
46510-A2-Z 1.Runout side A, variant 2
46510-B2-Z 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C K 062-46 510 ZEMI Electrola 1C K 062-46 510 Z
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46510-A2-ZRunout side A, variant 1
46510-B2-ZRunout side B, variant 1
46510-A2-ZRunout side A, stamped, etched, variant 2
46510-B2-Z1Runout side B, stamped, etched, variant 2
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 530EMI Electrola 1C 006-46 530
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
46430-A1Runout Side A
46430-B1Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 430 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-46 430First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C K 062-46 510 Z / EMI Electrola 1C K 062-46 510 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C K 062-46 510 Z / EMI Electrola 1C K 062-46 510 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 530 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-46 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 062-46 510 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | EMI Electrola 464307", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Switzerland | Off Course Records ASL-24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Welt-Rekord 10C 052-046.510z12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Belgium | LD Records LD 87312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Belgium | LD Records LD 87312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Benelux | LD Records LD 87312", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX-12612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Germany | Not On Label (Grauzone) VL00812", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Switzerland | We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records WRWTFWW04112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Switzerland | We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records WRWTFWW04112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | LD Records LD 87312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEisbär4:17
- BIch Lieb Sie3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eisbær are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Eisbær are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Eisbær first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Switzerland, Germany. One of them is Off Course Records ASL-24.
How do I tell if my copy of Eisbær is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ASL-24, 1C 006-46 430, 1C K 062-46 510 Z, 1C 006-46 530) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46430-A1 and 46430-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eisbær 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.