Germany
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Klaus DoldingerDie Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot"
Vinyl pressings
Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot"
by Klaus Doldinger · 1981
15 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackThemeModern ClassicalPop
Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" 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 Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot"
7 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Germany
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 18852 A3 StrawberryRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 18852 B3 StrawberryRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 18852 A2̶ 4 ø StrawberryRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 18852 B3 StrawberryRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
Germany
September 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 18852 A3 StrawberryRunout A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 18852 B3 StrawberryRunout B, stamped
81/524ALabel A
81/524BLabel B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records K 18852
- Format
- 7"
Europe
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 18852 A 2̶ 4x D • STRAWBERRY (C) •Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 18852 B 16 • STRAWBERRY (C) •Runout side B
81 / 524ALabel side A in parentheses
81 / 524BLabel side B in parentheses
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 18 852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 18852 A4 Strawberry (o)Runout A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 18852 B3xx StrawberryRunout B, stamped
81/524ALabel A
81/524BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | WEA WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | WEA Records K 18852First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Europe | WEA WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | WEA WEA 18 852First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA 45-22097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 40457" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 40457", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 40457", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | WEA 249 167-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | WEA 249 167-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | WEA 249 167-7 / WEA 249 167-7 Ⓝ7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | WEA 249 167-7 / WEA 249 167-7 Ⓝ7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADas Boot3:41
- BHeimkehr Der U 962:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, UK, Europe, Austria and more. One of them is WEA WEA 18 852, released September 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEA 18 852, K 18852, 18 852) 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 Die Original-Titelmelodie "Das Boot" 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.
