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David Bowie – Christiane F. Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo (Original Soundtrack)
1981 · Germany · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 4, 2026
- MMint
- $73.65
- NMNear Mint
- $65.90
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $50.39
- VGVery Good
- $34.89
- G+Good Plus
- $19.38
- GGood
- $11.63
- FFair
- $7.75
- PPoor
- $3.88
69 copies listed on Discogs from $8.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €50ref VA-BD5MTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BL 43606-ARCA-BL-43606-A PF
- Runout — side B
- BL 43606-BRCA-BL-43606-B PF
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0316
- Price Code
- SB(Boxed)
- Made By
- RCA Schallplatten GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- Tonstudio Pfanz
- Record Company
- RCA Corporation
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Pop Rock, Experimental, Score, Art Rock
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- RCA Victor, RCA
- Catalog number
- BL 43606
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1V-2 Schneider3:10
- A2TVC-153:29
- A3Heroes / Helden6:08
- A4Boys Keep Swinging3:17
- A5Sense Of Doubt3:57
- B1Station To Station8:50
- B2Look Back In Anger3:06
- B3Stay3:21
- B4Warszawa6:20
- Producer
- David Bowie
- Producer
- Harry Maslin
- Producer
- Tony Visconti
About this record
Stamped into the dead wax, the runout BL 43606-A and BL 43606-B identify this as a Hamburg pressing: RCA Schallplatten GmbH made it in Germany from RCA Records masters, and the same runouts carry the PF suffix as RCA-BL-43606-A PF and RCA-BL-43606-B PF. Released in 1981, this German RCA Victor LP gathers nine tracks from David Bowie's catalogue for the Christiane F. soundtrack, and it is the German edition rather than a later reissue.
Its 4.19 community rating from 379 votes gives the record a visible following among its 4033 owners.
What drives its value
The guide runs from 73.65 USD for a Mint copy, through 65.90 for Near Mint and 50.39 for VG+, down to 34.89 for VG, so condition moves the price more than anything else on this pressing. A VG+ copy is estimated at 50.39 USD and a VG copy at 34.89 USD, both as of the guide date.
Market supply is thin: 69 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 8.00 USD. Demand is strong, with 4033 collectors holding the record and 357 wanting it.
Because this is the 1981 German original rather than a later reissue, its position among the other pressings in the listing carries weight, and buyers should confirm the matrix suffix before paying a premium.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, look at the label credit RCA Victor, the catalogue number BL 43606, and the runouts BL 43606-A and BL 43606-B, with the PF-suffixed RCA-BL-43606-A PF and RCA-BL-43606-B PF stamped in the dead wax. The sleeve should show the pressing plant as RCA Schallplatten GmbH, Hamburg, with the credit Made in Germany.
The printed red inner sleeve carries lyrics on one side only, a feature to check when judging originality. The mastering house Tonstudio Pfanz is not credited on the sleeve and is identified only by its matrix numbers, so the dead wax is the reliable check.
Grade the disc against the guide's M, NM, VG+ and VG bands, and inspect both sides under strong light for wear that would move it down a grade.
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
"Christiane F. Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo" mit Natja Brunkhorst - Thomas Haustein - Jens Kuphal - - Jan Gregor Effler - Christine Reichelt - Daniela Jaeger - Kerstin Richter unter besonderer Mitwirkung von David Bowie. Nach dem gleichnamigen Stern Buch nach Tonbandprotokollen aufgezeichnet von Kai Hermann und Horst Rieck. Nach einem Drehbuch von Hermann Weigel. Kamera: Justus Pankau und Jürgen Jürgens. Schnitt: Jane Seitz. Produktionsleitung: Harald Muchametow und Sabine Eichinger. Produzenten: Bernd Eichinger und Hans Weth. Regie: Ulrich Edel. Eine Produktion der Solaris. Solaris Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Berlin in Co-Produktion mit Maran-Film GmbH, Popular-Film GmbH Hans H. Kaden und CLV Filmproduktions GmbH. Neue Constantin Film.
℗ 1981 RCA Records
A1: ℗ 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. A2: ℗ 1976 © 1975/1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Moth Music / Fleur Music Ltd. A3: ℗ 1977 © 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. / E.G. Music Ltd. A4: ℗ 1979 © 1979 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. / E.G. Music Ltd. A5: ℗ 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. B1: ℗ 1978 © 1975, 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Moth Music B2: ℗ 1979 © 1979 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. / E.G. Music Ltd. B3: ℗ 1976 © 1975, 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Moth Music / Fleur Music Ltd. B4: ℗ 1977 Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music Ltd. / E.G. Music Ltd. All titles subpublished in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by Rolf Budde Musikverlag K.G., West-Berlin.
Made by RCA Schallplatten GmbH, Hamburg, Germany from masters owned or controlled by RCA Records.
Printed red inner sleeve with lyrics on one side only.
Mastering studio and lacquer processing company "Tonstudio Pfanz" is not credited, it is identified by the matrix numbers.
Printed in Germany Made in Germany
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this record worth?
The price guide puts a VG+ copy at 50.39 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide date, not a fixed sale price.
What is a VG copy worth?
The price guide lists a VG copy at 34.89 USD as of the guide date, while a Mint copy is listed at 73.65 USD.
How can I tell this is the original German pressing?
Check for the catalogue number BL 43606 and the runouts BL 43606-A and BL 43606-B, plus the PF-suffixed RCA-BL-43606-A PF and RCA-BL-43606-B PF in the dead wax. The sleeve credits RCA Schallplatten GmbH, Hamburg, and Made in Germany.
Why is the Tonstudio Pfanz credit not on the sleeve?
The mastering studio and lacquer processing company Tonstudio Pfanz is not credited on the sleeve. It is identified only by the matrix numbers in the dead wax.
How many copies are for sale and what is the lowest price?
69 copies are listed for sale, and the lowest asking price is 8.00 USD.