Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2930CBS A 2930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2930-A- H1Runout A
2930-B- H1Runout B
SpliffDas Blech
Vinyl pressings
Das Blech
by Spliff · 1982
10 pressings3 countriesNew WaveElectroSynth-popNDW
Das Blech was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Das Blech
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 12.2930CBS CBS A 12 2930
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
11-2930-1A-1 A NL H1Runout groove A
11-2930-1B-1 A NL H1Runout groove B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2930CBS A 2930
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2930-A- H1Runout side A, etched
2930-B- H1Runout side B, etched
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 2930CBS A 2930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS A 2930² A1 SSTRunout A, variant 1
01 CBSS A 2930¹ B1 SST ΛRunout B, variant 1
CBS A 2930 A SSTRunout A, variant 2
CBS A 2930 B SSTRunout B, variant 2
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBS A 2930 / CBS A 2930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 2930 / CBS A 2930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 12.2930 / CBS CBS A 12 2930First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS 29307", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Germany | CBS CBS A 2930 / CBS A 2930First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 2930 / CBS CBS A-29307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-2930 / CBS A 29307", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 29307", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS A 29307", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.293012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADas Blech3:25
- BTag Für Tag3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Das Blech are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Das Blech are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Das Blech first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, Europe. One of them is CBS CBS A 2930.
How do I tell if my copy of Das Blech is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS A 2930, CBS A 12.2930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2930-A- H1 and 2930-B- H1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Das Blech 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.
