Germany
October 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips 843 742 PY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✻ AA 843742 1Y Made in GermanyRunout Side A
✻ AA 843742 2Y Made in GermanyRunout Side B
AA 843 742.1 YLabel Side A
AA 843 742.2 YLabel Side B
Wolf BiermannWolf Biermann (Ost) Zu Gast Bei Wolfgang Neuss (West)
Vinyl pressings
Wolf Biermann (Ost) Zu Gast Bei Wolfgang Neuss (West)
by Wolf Biermann · 1965
13 pressings1 countryChansonNon-MusicFolkWorld
Wolf Biermann was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Wolf Biermann
5 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year. 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
December 1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips 843 742 PY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 843 742.1 YLabel Side A
AA 843 742.2 YLabel Side B
✻ AA 843 742 1Y//2 Made in Germany
✻ A̶A 843 742 2Y II 815-2D Made in Germany M
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips 843 742 PY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips H 815Deutscher Schallplattenclub H 815
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✻ AA 843742 1Y // 2 H 815 - 1A Made in Germany 1 K 1Runout side A
✻ AA 843742 2 Y H 815 - 2B Made in Germany HRunout side B
AA 815.1 YLabel side A
AA 815.2 YLabel side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Philips 843 742 PY
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips H 815 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub H 815First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Philips 5843742LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 838349-1 / Zweitausendeins 838349-1LP, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Philips 21 441/0 / Büchergilde Gutenberg 21 441/0LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Germany | Philips 843 742 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Philips H 815 / Deutscher Schallplattenclub H 815LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Begrüßungs-Conference3:22
- A2Keine Party Ohne Biermann1:55
- A3Kunststück2:20
- A4Sie – Hallo, Sie!1:10
- A5Was Verboten Ist, Das Macht Uns Gerade Scharf1:55
- A6Onkel Paul Schreibt Vom Schwarzen Meer1:55
- A7Das Familienbad2:30
- A8Innere Führung – Kettenreaktion1:50
- A9Soldatenmelodie1:45
- A10Frische Luft-Nummer3:26
- B1Der Schlachter13:30
- B2Ballade Vom Drainnageleger Fredi Roßmeisl3:40
- B3Ballade Von Der Buckower Süßkirschenzeit3:10
- B4Kleinstadt-Sonntag4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wolf Biermann are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Wolf Biermann are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1965 and 1969.
When was Wolf Biermann first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany. One of them is Philips 843 742 PY, released October 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Wolf Biermann is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 843 742 PY, H 815) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✻ AA 843742 1Y Made in Germany and ✻ AA 843742 2Y Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wolf Biermann 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.