UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG EGED 34
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGED 34 A\\2▽420 VSide A, etched
EGED 34 B\\2▽420 V 1Side B, etched
Hans-Joachim RoedeliusGeschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment
Vinyl pressings
Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment
by Hans-Joachim Roedelius · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesAmbientContemporaryElectronicClassical
Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG EGED 34
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGBD 34A [STERLING] HuBRunout A, etched / [stamped], Variant 1
EGBD 34B [STERLING] HuBRunout B, etched / [stamped], Variant 1
E̶G̶D̶B̶ 34A [STERLING] HuBRunout A, etched / [stamped], Variant 2
E̶G̶D̶B̶ 34B [STERLING] HuBRunout B, etched / [stamped], Variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG EGED 34
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGBD 34 A [STERLING] HuBSide A runout
EGBD 34 B [STERLING] HuBSide B runout
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG EGED 34
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EGED 34A TLC-A CRSide A runout
EGED 34B TLC-A CRSide B runout
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG 823 060-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Editions EG 28MM 0375
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Editions EG EGED 34First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Editions EG 823 060-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Editions EG 28MM 0375First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Editions EG 28MM 0375First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Editions EG EGED 34First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Editions EG EGED 34First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Editions EG EGED 34LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Editions EG EGED 34First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Bureau B BB62LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Editions EG EGED 34LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Geschenk Des Augenblicks (Gift Of The Moment)4:19
- A2Adieu Quichotte5:46
- A3Troubadour5:16
- A4Kleine Blume Irgendwo (Little Flower Somewhere)2:13
- A5Ohn' Unterlaß (Continuously)3:50
- A6Gefundene Zeit (Time Regained)2:00
- B1Sehnsucht Ich Will Dich Lassen (To Be Free Of Yearning)5:48
- B2Das Sanfte (Mellowness)3:43
- B3Tag Für Tag (Day By Day)4:30
- B4Zu Füßen Der Berge Am Ufer Des Sees (At The Foot Of The Mountain By The Lakeside)6:35
- B5Wurzeln Des Glücks (Roots Of Joy)3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2011.
When was Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Editions EG EGED 34.
How do I tell if my copy of Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EGED 34, 823 060-1, 28MM 0375) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EGED 34 A\\2▽420 V and EGED 34 B\\2▽420 V 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Geschenk Des Augenblicks · Gift Of The Moment 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.