Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Communication KS 80.004
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST KS 80004-A SSTSide A runout
ST KS 80004-B SSTSide B runout
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Vinyl pressings
Ideal
by Ideal · 1980
11 pressings3 countriesNDWNew WavePost-PunkElectronic
Ideal was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Ideal
2 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Communication KS 80.004
- Format
- LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST KS 80004-A 96 1080 004 S1 SST 1R2 KRunout side A
ST KS 80004-B 96 1080 004 S2 SST II 1∙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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Innovative Communication KS 80.004First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Innovative Communication KS 80.004First yearLP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Benelux | Innovative Communication RR 9991LP, Album, 45 RPM | LP, Album, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Innovative Communication KS 80.004LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Innovative Communication KS 80.004LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | Warner Music Group Germany 0190296-5262-3-7LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2025 | Germany | Warner Music Group Germany 5021732757739LP, Mixed, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Mixed, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | WEA WEA K 58 716 / WEA WEA 58 716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | WEA WEA 58 716 / WEA WEA K 58716LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | WEA WEA 58 716 / WEA WEA K 58716LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | WEA WEA 58 716 / WEA WEA K 58716LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Berlin3:09
- A2Irre3:54
- A3Telepathie5:27
- A4Blaue Augen3:27
- A5Hundsgemein2:14
- B1Luxus4:03
- B2Rote Liebe2:36
- B3Da Leg Ich Mich Doch Lieber Hin4:28
- B4Telephon3:24
- B5Roter Rolls Royce3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ideal are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ideal are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 2025.
When was Ideal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany. One of them is Innovative Communication KS 80.004.
How do I tell if my copy of Ideal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS 80.004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST KS 80004-A SST and ST KS 80004-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ideal 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.
