Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 A-1 ASRunout A, stamped
AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 B-1 ASRunout B, stamped
2376 102 ALabel A
2376 102 BLabel B
Ludwig HirschDunkelgraue Lieder
Vinyl pressings
Dunkelgraue Lieder
by Ludwig Hirsch · 1978
12 pressings3 countriesBlues RockMonologChansonPolitical
Dunkelgraue Lieder 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 Dunkelgraue Lieder
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 A-1 ASRunout A, stamped
AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 B-1 ASRunout B, stamped
2376 102 ALabel A
2376 102 BLabel B
Austria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 A-1 ASRunout side A
720 2376102 B LHRunout side B
2376 102 ALabel A
2376 102 BLabel B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2376 102 S1=2 320 2 V3Runout side A
2376 102 S2=2 320 2 V3Runout side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2376 102 S1 = 2 320Runout A, Stamped
2376 102 S2 = 2 132 320Runout B, Stamped
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2376 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Injection Mould
- Runout / matrix
2376 102 S 1 3 2 0 1D WRunout side A variant 1
2376 102 S 2 3 2 0 O̶ O 1Runout side B variant 1
2376 102 S1 320 1 BRunout side A variant 2, stamped, 90°rotated B
2376 102 S2 320 1 ARunout side B variant 2, stamped, 90°rotated A
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 38 538LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 31 352 8LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2376 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Polydor 537529 5 / Universal Music Austria 537529 5LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Polydor 2376 102LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2376 102LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2376 102LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Die Omama4:33
- A2I Lieg Am Ruckn5:02
- A3Der Herr Haslinger3:08
- A4Der Blade Bua4:10
- A5Die Spur Im Schnee3:19
- A6Liebeslied4:00
- B1Der Dorftrottel6:22
- B2Der Wolf5:21
- B3Spuck Den Schnuller Aus3:20
- B4Der Zwerg5:06
- B5Happy End3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dunkelgraue Lieder are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dunkelgraue Lieder are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1978 and 2017.
When was Dunkelgraue Lieder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Austria, Germany. One of them is Polydor 2376 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Dunkelgraue Lieder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2376 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 A-1 AS and AN 24 ℗1978 2376102 B-1 AS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dunkelgraue Lieder 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.