France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS1 220030Aquarius AQS 220030
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AQS . 220030 A1Runout area side A
AQS . 220030 B1Runout area side B
Matthew GonderDer Kommissar
Vinyl pressings
Der Kommissar
by Matthew Gonder · 1982
10 pressings4 countriesPop
Der Kommissar was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Der Kommissar
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS 220730Aquarius AQS0 220 730
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AQS 220730 AHand etched side A
AQS 220730 BHand etched side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS 220730Aquarius AQSO 220 730
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS1 220030Aquarius AQS 220300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AQS.2200301A ̶5̶ ARunout side A
AQS.220030 ̶1̶5̶ B 1Runout side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS1 220030Aquarius AQS 220030
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AQS 220030 5 AXHand-Etched side A
AQS 220030 5 B1 XHand-Etched side B
AQS 220030Label A, B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius AQS1 220005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Brazil | Aquarius 301.7053First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS1 220030 / Aquarius AQS 220030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS 220730 / Aquarius AQS0 220 730First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS 220730 / Aquarius AQSO 220 730First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS1 220030 / Aquarius AQS 220300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS1 220030 / Aquarius AQS 220030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS1 220005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Aquarius AQS1 220030 / Aquarius AQS 220030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Aquarius IS 20277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Real DR-505 / Aquarius AQS 220030First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADer Kommissar3:22
- BA Part Of Me2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Der Kommissar are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Der Kommissar are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Der Kommissar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Brazil, Italy, Mexico. One of them is Aquarius AQS1 220030.
How do I tell if my copy of Der Kommissar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AQS1 220030, AQS 220730, AQS1 220005, 301.7053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AQS . 220030 A1 and AQS . 220030 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Der Kommissar 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.