US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ralph Records YL-8159
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
YL-8159 A LKIKSRunout side A, etched
YL 8159 B LKIKS [⊏◯⊐ stamp]Runout side B, etched
YL-8159ALabel side A
YL-8159BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Claro Que Si
by Yello · 1981
18 pressings8 countriesSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
Claro Que Si was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Claro Que Si
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ralph Records YL-8159
- Format
- LP, Album · Orange Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
YL-8159 A LKIKSRunout side A, etched
YL 8159 B LKIKS [⊏◯⊐ stamp]Runout side B, etched
YL-8159ALabel side A
YL-8159BLabel side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ralph Records YL-8159
- Format
- LP, Album · Green Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
YL-8159 A LKIKSRunout side A, etched
YL 8159 B LKIKS [⊏◯⊐ stamp]Runout Side B, etched
YL-8159ALabel side A
YL-8159BLabel side B
UK
October 9, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Do It Records RIDE 8Ralph Records RIDE 8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RIDE · 8 A2 1 ⋀Runout side A, variant 1
RIDE · 8 B2 1 ⋀Runout side B, variant 1
RIDE · 8 A2 5 ⋀Runout side A, variant 2
RIDE · 8 B2 1 ⋀Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
September 22, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6435 123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red spaceship label
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6435123 1Y 320 1 ISide A runout, stamped, variant 1
10 AA6435123 2Y 320 1 HSide B runout, stamped, variant 1
10 AA 6435123 1Y 320 1 ASide A runout, stamped, variant 2
10 AA 6435123 2Y 320 1 BSide B runout, stamped, variant 2
Italy
September 22, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6435 123
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6435 123 1 1 520 06 04 B2 1Runout side A
6435 123 2 1 520 2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Ralph Records YL-8159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Ralph Records YL-8159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Ralph Records YL-8159First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6435 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Do It Records RIDE 8 / Ralph Records RIDE 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Mercury PRICE 114 / Mercury 818 340-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Mercury PRICE 114 / Mercury 818 340-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Germany | Hit Thing HT LP 012LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label, 12", 45 RPM, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label, 12", 45 RPM, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2005 | Germany | Hit Thing HT LP 012 / Hit Thing 012All Media, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM | All Media, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM |
| 2005 | Germany | Hit Thing HT LP 012 / Hit Thing 012All Media, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM | All Media, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Universal Music 7640262961218 / Universal Music 0602445629381LP, Album, Reissue, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Reissue, All Media, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Daily Disco4:29
- A2No More Roger3:15
- A3Take It All1:47
- A4The Evening's Young4:54
- A5She's Got A Gun4:02
- B1Ballet Mecanique3:41
- B2Ouad El Habib3:21
- B3The Lorry3:31
- B4Homer Hossa5:15
- B5Pinball Cha Cha3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Claro Que Si are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Claro Que Si are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 2022.
When was Claro Que Si first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Ralph Records YL-8159.
How do I tell if my copy of Claro Que Si is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YL-8159, RIDE 8, 6435 123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YL-8159 A LKIKS and YL 8159 B LKIKS [⊏◯⊐ stamp]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Claro Que Si 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.
