Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 062-2404881
- Format
- LP, Album
Herman RarebellHerman Ze German & Friends
Vinyl pressings
Herman Ze German & Friends
by Herman Rarebell · 1985
13 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Herman Ze German & Friends was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Herman Ze German & Friends
4 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 062-2404881
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12464A Side
ST-2-12464B Side
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0488 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2404881-A1Side 1
2404881-B1Side 2
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI 064 24 0488 1EMI 24 0488 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
240488 1 A 21 M9 352356 2Runout side A
240488 1 B 21 M9 352357 2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 24 0488 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | EMI 064 24 0488 1 / EMI 24 0488 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Capitol Records 062-2404881LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2404881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2404881LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2404881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12464LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Capitol Records 062-2404881 / EMI 064 24 0488 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | FM WKFM LP 80LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Capitol Records ST-12464LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-91158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-91158LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Oasis Records OLE-600LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I´ll Say Goodbye
- A2Junk Funk
- A3Destiny
- A4Rock Your Balls
- A5Wipe Out
- B1Hard Sensation
- B2Messing Around
- B3Having A Good Time
- B4Do It
- B5Pancake
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Herman Ze German & Friends are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Herman Ze German & Friends are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Herman Ze German & Friends first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Greece, Europe, France. One of them is Capitol Records 062-2404881.
How do I tell if my copy of Herman Ze German & Friends is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 062-2404881, 1C 064 24 0488 1, 064 24 0488 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Herman Ze German & Friends 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.