Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A K060-20 1638 6EMI K 060 20 1638 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2016386-A1Run-out Side A
2016386-B1Run-out Side B
1A K060-20 1638 6 ALabel Side A
1A K060-20 1638 6 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Der Telefon Anruf
by Kraftwerk · 1986
29 pressings13 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Der Telefon Anruf was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Der Telefon Anruf
3 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI GOOD 173
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
South Africa
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12 PS 65
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K060-20 1638 6 / EMI K 060 20 1638 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 173First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | EMI 12 PS 65First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 0627012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | EMI 103-03017", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | EMI 103-03017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | EMI 201638612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | EMI 20163777", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | EMI 20163777", Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | France | EMI 201638612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Germany | EMI 1C 006 20 1632 7 / Kling Klang 1C 006 20 1632 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | EMI 20163277", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 14 201638612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 06 20163777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-20 1637 7 / EMI 006 20 1637 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 12024Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ADer Telefon Anruf (Remix)3:49
- BThe Telephone Call (Remix)3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Telefon Anruf are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Der Telefon Anruf are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Der Telefon Anruf first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is EMI 1A K060-20 1638 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Telefon Anruf is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A K060-20 1638 6, GOOD 173, 12 PS 65) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2016386-A1 and 2016386-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Telefon Anruf 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.
