Germany
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Communication IC 58 065
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
79/517 A 58065-A SSTSide A run-out area
79/517 B 58065-B SSTSide B run-out area
Richard WahnfriedTime Actor
Vinyl pressings
Time Actor
by Richard Wahnfried · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesExperimentalBerlin-SchoolElectronic
Time Actor was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Time Actor
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Communication IC 58 065
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
79/517 A 58065-Ax SSTRunout side A
79/517 B 58065-Bx SSTRunout side B
79/517 ALabel side A
79/517 BLabel side B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Innovative Communication IC 58 065
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Innovative Communication IC 58 065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Innovative Communication IC 58 065LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Advance, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | Innovative Communication IC 58 065First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Innovative Communication IC 58 065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Innovative Communication KS 80.031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Base Record KS 80 031 / Innovative Communication KS 80 031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Germany | Racket Records RRK 15.027 / Innovative Communication KS 80 031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Dark Entries DE-215LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Racket Records RRK 15.027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Racket Records RRK 15.027LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Time Actor8:58
- A2Time Factory10:39
- A3Charming The Wind4:48
- A4Grandma's Clockwork4:08
- B1Distorted Emission I5:29
- B2The Silent Sound Of The Ground15:02
- B3Time Echoes8:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Time Actor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Time Actor are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was Time Actor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, France, Italy. One of them is Innovative Communication IC 58 065, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Time Actor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IC 58 065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 79/517 A 58065-A SST and 79/517 B 58065-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Time Actor 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.