US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 40004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 40004-1A D o P- APSide A runout
BL 40004-1D D o P-ASide B runout
Vinyl pressings
In Ekstasy
by Nina Hagen · 1985
25 pressings19 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
In Ekstasy was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 In Ekstasy
25 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 19 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26421
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS-26421-A2Side 1
CBS-26421-B1Side 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26421
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CBS-26421-A2Side A runout
CBS-26421-B1Side B runout
Canada
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40004Columbia 40004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 40004-1B-2HZDK: DM-2Side A runout, variant 1
BL-40004-1A-2HZ: DM-1Side B runout, variant 1
AL 40004-1B-2HZDK: DM-6Side A runout, variant 2
BL-40004-1A-2HZ: DM-1Side B runout, variant 2
Greece
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS 26421CBS CBS 26421
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
July 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic International 28・3P-605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
28-3P-605A1 1A1Runout, side A
28-3P-605B1 1A1Runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Columbia 20655 / CBS 20.655First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Argentina | Columbia 20655 / CBS 20.655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS SBP 8082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS SBP 8082First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | CBS 138.630-BFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBS 26421 / CBS 26421First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBS 26468 / CBS 26468First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Israel | CBS 26421First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic International 28-3P-605First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS CLS 5835First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS CLS 5835First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 26468 / CBS 26468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS SBP8082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | CBS Discos S.E. 8739First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | CBS QCL-22192 (BFC 40004)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Universal Radio3:35
- A2Gods Of Aquarius3:27
- A3Russian Reggae4:35
- A4My Way4:26
- A51985 Ekstasy Drive3:20
- B1Prima Nina In Ekstasy4:28
- B2Spirit In The Sky5:15
- B3Atomic Flash Deluxe4:02
- B4The Lord's Prayer3:21
- B5Gott Im Himmel1:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Ekstasy are there?
25 vinyl pressings of In Ekstasy are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was In Ekstasy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Greece and more. One of them is Columbia BFC 40004.
How do I tell if my copy of In Ekstasy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BFC 40004, CBS 26421, FC 40004, 26421) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 40004-1A D o P- AP and BL 40004-1D D o P-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Ekstasy 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.
