UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15853
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SF 92638-1 BLAIR'SRun-out Side A
SF 92644-1Run-out Side B
SF 92638 45Label Side A
SF 92644 45Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Radioaktivität
by Kraftwerk · 1975
36 pressings14 countriesKrautrockAvantgardeElectronicRock
Radioaktivität 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 Radioaktivität
8 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15853
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SF 92638-1 BLAIR'SRun-out Side A
SF 92644-1Run-out Side B
SF 92638 45Label Side A
SF 92644 45Label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4211
- Format
- 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SX92638ALabel A
PRO-8305Label B
Guatemala
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15853
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECR-10929
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records JCL 604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JCL604 92638/1.
JCL604 92644
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Guatemala | Capitol Records CL 15853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10929First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10929First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 604First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Spain | Capitol Records 1J006-82119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15853First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15853First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records P-4211First year7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-110547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 010-82119 / EMI Belgium 4 C 010-821197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 010 821197", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records 42117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records 42117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Capitol Records 2C.010-82119 / Capitol Records 2C 010-82.1197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Capitol Records 2C010- 82119 / Capitol Records 2C 010 - 82.1197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 15612877", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Capitol Records 15612877", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ARadioaktivität3:18
- BAntenne3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Radioaktivität are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Radioaktivität are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Radioaktivität first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Guatemala, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15853.
How do I tell if my copy of Radioaktivität is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15853, P-4211, ECR-10929, JCL 604) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 92638-1 BLAIR'S and SF 92644-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Radioaktivität 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.
