Kraftwerk — Autobahn
Known pressings
30 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | DE | Philips | 6305 231 D | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | FR | Philips | 6305 231 B | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | GB | Vertigo | 6360 620 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | NL | Philips | 9294 806 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | NZ | Vertigo | 6360 620 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | US | Vertigo | VEL-2003 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1975 | US | Vertigo | VQ8-2003 | Cartridge |
| 1977 | US | Mercury Records | SRM-1-3704 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1978 | CA | Mercury Records | SRM-1-1154 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | JP | Philips | BT-8103 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | DE | EMI Electrola GmbH | CDP 564-7 46153 2 | CD — made in West Germany |
| 1985 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 25326-4 | Cassette |
| 1986 | DE | Kling Klang, EMI Electrola GmbH | CDP 564 7 46153 2 | CD |
| 1987 | GB | Kling Klang | CDP 7 46153 2 | CD |
| 1992 | US | Elektra | 9 25326-2 | CD |
| 1996 | XE | EMI Electrola GmbH, Kling Klang | CDP 564 - 7 46153 2 | CD |
| 1998 | BR | EMI | 7 46153 2 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | EMI | TOCP-50578 | CD |
| 2009 | — | Parlophone | — | Digital Media |
| 2009 | — | Parlophone | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2009 | CA | Kling Klang | 5099930830028 | CD — remastered |
| 2009 | DE | Kling Klang | 50999 6 99586 2 5 | CD |
| 2009 | XE | Kling Klang, Mute | 50999 9 66014 1 9, 5099996601419, STUMM 303 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2009 | XE | Kling Klang, Parlophone | 50999 9 66014 2 6 | CD — remastered |
| 2009 | XE | Kling Klang, Mute | 50999 9 66014 2 6, CDSTUMM 303 | CD |
| 2013 | US | Kling Klang, Parlophone | 791408-2 | CD |
| 2025 | XW | Parlophone | — | Blu-ray — 50th anniversary blu-ray |
| — | — | Vertigo | VET F 42003 | Reel-to-reel |
| — | XE | Kling Klang, Parlophone | 50999 6 99586 2 5 | CD |
| — | XE | Parlophone | 50999 9 66014 2 6 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Kraftwerk "Autobahn" audiophile limited CD