Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 258
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 206258 A-1 / 84S II Made in GermanySide A runout
DM 206258 B-1 / 84S II Made in GermanySide B runout
S 206 258 ASide A label
S 206 258 BSide B label
Holger CzukayDer Osten Ist Rot
Vinyl pressings
Der Osten Ist Rot
by Holger Czukay · 1984
13 pressings6 countriesKrautrockArt RockExperimentalElectronic
Der Osten Ist Rot 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 Der Osten Ist Rot
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2307
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2307 A - 1U - 1 -A runout stamped, variant 1
V 2307 B - 1U - 1 -B runout stamped, variant 1
V 2307 A-2U-1-1- 1A runout stamped, variant 2
V 2307 B-1U -1-1- 1B runout stamped, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2307
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LP FB/23A runout stamped/number 3 is scratched/etched out
V 2307 B - 1U - 1 -B runout stamped
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2307
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX204323 V2307-1Etched side 1
△ MX204324 V2307-2Etched side 2
MX204323Label side 1
MX204324Label side 2
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2296
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VL-2296 A SNB 230 EL CRSide A run-out area
VL-2296B SNB 230 EL CRSide B run-out area
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70240
- 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2307First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VL 2296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 258LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin V2307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V2307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V2307First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin OVED 161LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 206 258LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Grönland Records LPGRON197LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin OVED 161LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Photo Song3:40
- A2Bänkel Rap5:27
- A3Michy3:41
- A4Rhönrad1:36
- A5Collage3:27
- A6Esperanto Socialiste1:38
- B1Der Osten Ist Rot = The East Is Red5:55
- B2Das Massenmedium3:52
- B3Schaue Vertrauensvoll In Die Zukunft2:23
- B4Träum Mal Wieder7:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Osten Ist Rot are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Der Osten Ist Rot are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2018.
When was Der Osten Ist Rot first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin 206 258.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Osten Ist Rot is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 206 258, V2307, V 2307, VL 2296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 206258 A-1 / 84S II Made in Germany and DM 206258 B-1 / 84S II Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Osten Ist Rot 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.