Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Inteam GmbH ID 20.004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SNB STID 20.004 A2Side A
Mastered By SNB STID 20.004-BSide B
Manuel GöttschingE2-E4
Vinyl pressings
E2-E4
by Manuel Göttsching · 1984
15 pressings5 countriesMinimalAmbientElectronic
E2-E4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 E2-E4
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Inteam GmbH ID 20.004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STID 20.004 A2Stamped Side A
SNBEtched Side A
STID 20.004-BStamped Side B
Mastered By SNBEtched Side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Inteam GmbH ID 20.004
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange cover, Different embossed position
- Runout / matrix
STID 20.004 A2Stamped Side A
SNBEtched Side A
STID 20.004-BStamped Side B
Mastered By SNBEtched Side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Inteam GmbH ID 20.004
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Orange Cover
- Runout / matrix
STID 20.004 A2Stamped Side A
SNBEtched Side A
STID 20.004-BStamped Side B
Mastered By SNBEtched Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Inteam GmbH ID 20.004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Inteam GmbH ID 20.004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Inteam GmbH ID 20.004First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Germany | Inteam GmbH ID 20.004First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Germany | Racket Records RRK 15.037LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Racket Records RRK 15 037 / Racket Records RRK 15.037LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | France | Disk Union 14141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Spalax Music SPALAXLP14141LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Spalax Music 14141 / Spalax Music Spalax14141LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | UK | Disk Union LP 14141LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | Spalax Music 14141LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Germany | Inteam GmbH ID 20.004LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Germany | MG.ART MG.ART 904LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Multimix Remix Service 2002LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Multimix Remix Service MM-2002LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Ruhige Nervosität13:00
- A2Gemäßigter Aufbruch10:00
- A3...Und Mittelspiel7:00
- A4Ansatz1:00
- B1Damen-Eleganza5:00
- B2Ehrenvoller Kampf3:00
- B3Hoheit Weicht (Nicht Ohne Schwung...)9:00
- B4...Und Souveränität3:00
- B5Remis3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of E2-E4 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of E2-E4 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 2016.
When was E2-E4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany. One of them is Inteam GmbH ID 20.004.
How do I tell if my copy of E2-E4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ID 20.004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNB STID 20.004 A2 and Mastered By SNB STID 20.004-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is E2-E4 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.