Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Kling Klang 1 C 006-85 077EMI Electrola 1 C 006-85 077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
85 077 A-1Runout side A, stamped
85 077 B-1Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Trans Europa Express
by Kraftwerk · 1977
49 pressings14 countriesElectroSynth-popIndustrialElectronic
Trans Europa Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Trans Europa Express
33 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KP S45-X93707A-F2 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLA-Side Runout Etching
KP S45-X93709-F2#3 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLB-Side Runout Etching
S-X93707AA-Side Label
S-X93709B-Side Label
US
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-X93707A-F-3 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
S45-X93709-F3 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
SX93707ASide A label
SX93709Side B label
US
July 1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
93707A 4460 F1 kp 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout A
93709 4460 F1#1 kp 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout B
SX93707ALabel A
SX93709Label B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15917
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15917
- Format
- 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SF 93707A: Labels & Etched
SF 93710B: Labels & Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11527First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 11527First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 006-85077 / EMI Belgium 4C 006-85077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 75001First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4460First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 006-85 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records SP 1034First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 006-85 077 / Capitol Records 2 C 006-85077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2 C 006-85 0777", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C 006-85 077 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-85 077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Kling Klang 1 C 006-85 0777", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4460First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-85077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-85077 / Capitol Records 3C 006 850777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 85077First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Kling Klang KLANG DJ 101 / EMI United Kingdom KLANG DJ 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Kling Klang KLANG DJ 101 / EMI KLANG DJ 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1999 | UK | Kling Klang KLANG DJ 101 / EMI KLANG DJ 10112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1999 | US | Kling Klang 12 KKM 520612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Most Excellent Unlimited MXMRK-20057", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Most Excellent Unlimited MXMRK-2005RE7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Not On LabelFlexi-disc, 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 4", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 14232Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 44607", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kling Klang KKM 520612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ATrans Europa Express3:56
- BFranz Schubert3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trans Europa Express are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Trans Europa Express are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
When was Trans Europa Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Kling Klang 1 C 006-85 077.
How do I tell if my copy of Trans Europa Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 006-85 077, 4460, CL 15917, SPRO-8651) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 85 077 A-1 and 85 077 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Trans Europa Express 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.
