Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Universelles Radio
by Nina Hagen · 1985
19 pressings11 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
Universelles Radio 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 Universelles Radio
19 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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 TX 6278
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TX-6278 A1Side A, Etched
TX-6278-B1Side B, Etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-6278-A1A-side runout
A-6278-B1B-side runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 05211
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Picture Cover
- Runout / matrix
XSS · 174339 · 1ASide A, Etched
XSS · 174340 · 1BSide B, Etched
MASTERING BY FRANFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide B, Stamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-05211
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Generic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
P-A XSS·174339·1B MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢Runout Side A
P-A XSS·174340·1ARunout Side B
XSS 174339Label Side A
XSS 174340Label Side B
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12136
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX 215823-B BA12136-1Side A, etched
Mx215824 BA12136-twoSide B, etched
MX215823Label A
MX215824Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12136First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Discos CBS 43607First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 05211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.6259 / CBS A 12.6259First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS CBSA 6259 / CBS A 6259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | CBS A 12.6278 / CBS CBSA 12-6278First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | CBS A 6259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Mexico | CBS BS-35050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS A 12.6278 / CBS CBSA 12-6278First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS A 6278 / CBS CBSA 6278First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS BA 12136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS A 6278First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS A 12.6278First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS A 6278First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUniverselles Radio3:34
- BPrima Nina In Ekstase4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Universelles Radio are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Universelles Radio are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Universelles Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS A 6259.
How do I tell if my copy of Universelles Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 6259, TX 6278, A 6278, 44 05211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Universelles Radio 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.
