Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46400-A4Run-out side A, stamped
46400-B4Run-out side B, stamped
1C 064-46 400 ALabel side A
1C 064-46 400 BLabel side B
Holger CzukayOn The Way To The Peak Of Normal
Vinyl pressings
On The Way To The Peak Of Normal
by Holger Czukay · 1981
12 pressings5 countriesExperimentalElectronicRock
On The Way To The Peak Of Normal 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 On The Way To The Peak Of Normal
3 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 064-46 400
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46400-A4Run-out side A, stamped
46400-B4Run-out side B, stamped
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 400
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46 400 A 4Runout side A
46 400 B 4Runout side B
1C 064-46 400 ALabel side A
1C 064-46 400 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-46 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Trio Records AW-25013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMC 3394 / EMI 0C 062-46 400LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Trio Records AW-25013LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Grönland Records LPGRON134XLP, Album, Reissue, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Reissue, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 2013 | Germany | Grönland Records GRON134LP, Album, Reissue, Special Cut, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Cut, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Germany | Grönland Records GRON134LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Grönland Records LPGRON134-2LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-8078LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- Ode To Perfume = An Das Parfüm
- B1On The Way To The Peak Of Normal = Auf Dem Weg Zum Gipfel Von Normal7:32
- B2Witches' Multiplication Table = Hexeneinmaleins4:52
- B3Two Bass Shuffle2:15
- B4Hiss 'n' Listen = Rauschen Und Lauschen4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Way To The Peak Of Normal are there?
12 vinyl pressings of On The Way To The Peak Of Normal are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 2024.
When was On The Way To The Peak Of Normal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Europe. One of them is Welt-Rekord 1C 064-46 400.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Way To The Peak Of Normal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-46 400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46400-A4 and 46400-B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Way To The Peak Of Normal 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.