Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 052-46 420 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46420 - A2 YZRunout side A
46420 - B1 YZRunout side B
1 C 052-46 420 YZ ALabel side A
1 C 052-46 420 YZ BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Dreiklangs-Dimensionen
by Rheingold · 1980
19 pressings9 countriesNew WaveSynth-popNDWElectronic
Dreiklangs-Dimensionen was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Dreiklangs-Dimensionen
5 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-172RCA Victor TDS 172
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TDS 172 ARunout, side A, (etched)
TDS 172 BRunout, side B, (etched)
TDS-172 TDS 172 ALabel, side A
TDS-172 TDS 172 BLabel, side B
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1C 052-46 420 YZ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46420 - A2Runout, side A, stamped
46420 - B1 YZRunout, side B, stamped [YZ etched]
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Welt-Rekord 1A 006-46410
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
46410-A1Runout side A, stamped
46410-B1Runout side B, stamped
006-46410-ALabel side A
006-46410-BLabel side B
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI DIF221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | EMI DIF221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-172 / RCA Victor TDS 172First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | Welt-Rekord 1C 052-46 420 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 052-46 420 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Welt-Rekord 1A 006-46410First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Europe | Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 4107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 4107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Welt-Rekord 1C 006-46 4107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-465657", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-7977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI EMI-7977", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 052 52909 Z12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Welt-Rekord 10C 052-046420 Z / Welt-Rekord 10 0 052-046 420 Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Welt-Rekord 10C 006-0464207", Single | 7", Single |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | WEA 9031-72595-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | WEA 9031-72594-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | More Disco MORE 0212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | House Nation DST 70959-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | House Nation DST 70959-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ADreiklangs-Dimensionen5:54
- BFluss4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreiklangs-Dimensionen are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dreiklangs-Dimensionen are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 2001.
When was Dreiklangs-Dimensionen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Netherlands and more. One of them is Welt-Rekord 1C 052-46 420 YZ.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreiklangs-Dimensionen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 052-46 420 YZ, TDS-172, 1A 006-46410, DIF221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46420 - A2 YZ and 46420 - B1 YZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dreiklangs-Dimensionen 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.
