Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 7243 8 87984 6 4EMI Electrola 887 9846
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 984 6 - A2Runout side A, etched
887 984 6 - B2Runout side B, etched
KraftwerkExpo2000
Vinyl pressings
Expo2000
by Kraftwerk · 1999
12 pressings6 countriesTechnoSynth-popElectronic
Expo2000 was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Expo2000
2 pressings came out in 1999, 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.
Europe
1999- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 7243 8 87984 6 4Kling Klang 7243 8 87984 6 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 984 6-A1Hand etched side A
887 984 6-B1Hand etched side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Europe | EMI Electrola 7243 8 87984 6 4 / EMI Electrola 887 9846First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Europe | EMI Electrola 7243 8 87984 6 4 / Kling Klang 7243 8 87984 6 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK & Europe | EMI 12EM 562 / Kling Klang 12EM 56212", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2000 | US | Not On Label (Kraftwerk)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2000 | UK | EMI 12 KLANG 001 / Kling Klang 12 KLANG 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | Europe | Kling Klang 7243 8 89612 6 4 / Kling Klang 889 612612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | Germany | Kling Klang 7243 8 89612 6 4 / EMI Electrola 7243 8 89612 6 412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2001 | US | Astralwerks ASW 38768 / Astralwerks 7243 8 38768 1 512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | EMI 12EM 583 / Kling Klang 12EM 58312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2006 | US | Not On Label (Kraftwerk) ASAP112", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Kling Klang 12EM 583 / EMI Electrola 12EM 58312", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 0191Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Expo2000 (Kling Klang Mix 2000)6:48
- A2Expo2000 (Kling Klang Mix 2001)6:50
- B1Expo2000 (Kling Klang Mix 2002)5:36
- B2Expo2000 (Radio Mix)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Expo2000 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Expo2000 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1999 and 2006.
When was Expo2000 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1999, in Europe. One of them is EMI Electrola 7243 8 87984 6 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Expo2000 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 87984 6 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 887 984 6 - A2 and 887 984 6 - B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Expo2000 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.
