Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records sky 007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SKY-007 ARunout side A
SKY-007 B PFRunout side B
Michael RotherFlammende Herzen
Vinyl pressings
Flammende Herzen
by Michael Rother · 1977
13 pressings6 countriesKrautrockAmbientElectronicRock
Flammende Herzen 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 Flammende Herzen
3 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records SKY 007
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Sky Records psky 007Sky Records PSKY - 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Sky Records SKY 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Sky Records sky 007LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | Germany | Sky Records sky 007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Sky Records sky 007LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | Germany | Sky Records sky 007LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Portugal | Sky Records psky 007 / Sky Records PSKY - 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2372 112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 23MM 0237LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 23MM-0237LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 2372 112LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | 4 Men With Beards 4M194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | Grönland Records LPGRON205 / Random Records LPGRON205LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Grönland Records LPGRON205LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Flammende Herzen7:02
- A2Zyklodrom9:36
- B1Karussell5:22
- B2Feuerland7:04
- B3Zeni5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flammende Herzen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Flammende Herzen are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2019.
When was Flammende Herzen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, France, Portugal. One of them is Sky Records sky 007.
How do I tell if my copy of Flammende Herzen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use sky 007, SKY 007, psky 007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SKY-007 A and SKY-007 B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flammende Herzen 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.