Germany
August 1975- Label and catalog number
- Spiegelei 26 542-1 U
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 26542-1U-A SSTRunout A, stamped / etched
ST 26542-1U-B SSTRunout B, stamped / etched
KraanLet It Out
Vinyl pressings
Let It Out
by Kraan · 1975
11 pressings4 countriesKrautrockRock
Let It Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Let It Out
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Spiegelei 26 542-1 U
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1013Gull GULP.1013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14149-P-IW K 1Runout side A [stamped]
XZAL-14150-P-IW C 1Runout side B [stamped]
✝XZAL.14149P✝Label side A
✝XZAL.14150P✝Label side B
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- Gull GULP 1013Pye Records GULP 1013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-14149.P-IWSide 1 Stamped
XZAL-14150.P-IWSide 2 Stamped
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | Spiegelei 26 542-1 UFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Gull GULP 1013 / Pye Records GULP 1013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Gull GULP 1013 / Gull GULP.1013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Gull GULP 1013LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Germany | Spiegelei 26 542-1 UFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Passport Records PPS 98015LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Passport Records PPSD-98015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Passport Records PPSD-98015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Spiegelei 26 542-1 U / Spiegelei 160.602LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Spiegelei 160.602 / Spiegelei 135.609LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Spiegelei INT 160.602LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bandits In The Woods4:20
- A2Luftpost5:12
- A3Degado4:54
- A4Prima Klima4:40
- B1Let It Out6:12
- B2Die Maschine4:45
- B3Heimweh Nach Übersee3:07
- B4Picnic International5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Out are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Let It Out are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Let It Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Spiegelei 26 542-1 U, released August 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 26 542-1 U, GULP 1013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 26542-1U-A SST and ST 26542-1U-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It Out 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.