Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Kling Klang 1 C 062-45 176 YZEMI Electrola 1C 062-45 176 YZ
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Red
- Runout / matrix
45 176-Y-Z-A-2Side A, runout stamped
45 176-Y-Z-B-1Side B, runout stamped
Vinyl pressings
Das Model
by Kraftwerk · 1978
25 pressings7 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Das Model was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Das Model
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Kling Klang 1C 006-45 109EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
45 109 A - 1Runout A, stamped
45 109 B - 1Runout B, stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Kling Klang 1 C 062-45 176 YZEMI Electrola 1 C 062-45 176 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
45 176 - Y - Z - A - 2Runout, side A
45 176 - Y - Z - B - 1Runout, side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Kling Klang 1C 006-45 109EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 109
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 109 A - 1
45 109 B - 1
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 8526
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Guatemala
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EP-24735
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C 062-45 176 YZ / EMI Electrola 1C 062-45 176 YZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Germany | Kling Klang 1C 006-45 109 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C 062-45 176 YZ / EMI Electrola 1 C 062-45 176 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Kling Klang 1C 006-45 109 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-45 109First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Kling Klang 062-4517612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Capitol Records EP-24735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-85673 / Capitol Records 5C 006.85673First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 8526First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | EMI International BO 13157", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | EMI International BO 13157", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Bolivia | EMI International BO 13157", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Capitol Records EP-247357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Capitol Records EP-247357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Capitol Records EP-247357", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 006-085965 / Capitol Records 10 C 006-085.9657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Kling Klang 780787", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C 006-78 078 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-78 0787", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C K 052-78 078 Z / EMI Electrola 1C K 052-78 078 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C K 052-78 078 Z / EMI Electrola 1C K 052-78 078 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Not On Label (Kraftwerk) Model-112", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2006 | UK | Not On Label (Kraftwerk) model 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Unknown | Not On Label (Kraftwerk) KRAFT2412", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Kling Klang 1C 052-1 78078 6 / EMI Electrola 1C 052-1 78078 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C K 052-78 078 Z / EMI Electrola 1 C K 052-78 078 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C K 052-78 078 Z / EMI Electrola 1C K 052-78 078 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ADas Model3:39
- BNeonlicht3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Das Model are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Das Model are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 2011.
When was Das Model first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, Guatemala, Netherlands. One of them is Kling Klang 1 C 062-45 176 YZ.
How do I tell if my copy of Das Model is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 062-45 176 YZ, 1C 006-45 109, 8526, EP-24735) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 176-Y-Z-A-2 and 45 176-Y-Z-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Das Model 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.
