Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 23 988
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JM-072-1F-1Runout side A, stamped
JM-072-2F-1Runout side B, stamped
IM 072 1 FLabel Side A
IM 072 2 FLabel Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Brandenburger
by The Nice · 1968
10 pressings7 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRockPop
Brandenburger was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Brandenburger
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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
November 1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM 072 1F - 1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
IM 072 2F - 1Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
IM 072 1F-1
IM 072 2F-1
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM 072 1 F - 1Label Side A
IM 072 2 F - 1Label Side B
Denmark
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IM 072
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 M 072 1F - 1 P 2Runout side A
1 M 072 2F - 1 P 1Runout side B
IM 072 1FLabel side A
IM 072 2FLabel side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMF 515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM 072 1 F 21 M3 263576Runout side A, stamped
IM 072 2F 21 M3 263577Runout side B, stamped
IM 072 1 F
IM 072 2 F
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Denmark | Immediate IM 072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | Immediate IMF 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Immediate IM 23 988First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Immediate IM 072First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Immediate IM 072First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Sweden | Immediate IM 072First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | UK | Immediate IM 072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Immediate IM 072First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Immediate IM 072First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Immediate IM 0727", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ABrandenburger4:30
- BHappy Freuds3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brandenburger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brandenburger are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Brandenburger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Immediate IM 23 988.
How do I tell if my copy of Brandenburger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IM 23 988, IM 072, IMF 515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JM-072-1F-1 and JM-072-2F-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brandenburger 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.
