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Kraftwerk – Die Mensch•Maschine
1978 · Germany · Kling Klang · Vinyl LP Album Misprint Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jul 5, 2026
- MMint
- $157.45
- NMNear Mint
- $140.87
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $107.73
- VGVery Good
- $74.58
- G+Good Plus
- $41.43
- GGood
- $24.86
- FFair
- $16.57
- PPoor
- $8.29
59 copies listed on Discogs from $13.79.
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.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- 32 843 A-132 843 A - 132 843 A-232 843 A-2 5
- Runout — side B
- 32 843 B-332 843 B - 132 843 B-432 843 B-4 532 843 B - 4
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 4513
- Record Company
- EMI Electrola GmbH
- Recorded At
- Klingklang Studio
- Mixed At
- Studio Rudas
- Printed By
- 4P Nicolaus GmbH
- Pressed By
- EMI Electrola GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Kraftwerk
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Electro, Synth-pop
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Kling Klang, EMI Electrola
- Catalog number
- 1 C 058-32 843
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Die Roboter6:09
- A2Spacelab5:56
- A3Metropolis5:59
- B1Das Model3:39
- B2Neonlicht9:05
- B3Die Mensch · Maschine5:25
- Concept By [Album Konzept], Producer [Produktion]
- Florian Schneider
- Concept By [Album Konzept], Producer [Produktion]
- Ralf Hütter
- Engineer [Toningenieur]
- Joschko Rudas
- Engineer [Toningenieur]
- Leanard Jackson
- Photography By [Fotos]
- Günter Fröhling
About this record
The German pressing of Die Mensch•Maschine stamped 1 C 058-32 843 carries a spelling inconsistency that marks it as distinct from later variants: the center label reads 'Das Modell' while the inner sleeve and back cover print 'Das Model', a dual-language quirk baked into the original Kling Klang release. Pressed by EMI Electrola GmbH in 1978 with a non-laminated single sleeve and cardboard inner, this edition shipped with production credits crediting Joschko Rudas and Leanard Jackson at Studio Rudas Düsseldorf.
The runout matrices 32 843 A-1 and 32 843 B-3 confirm the German plant origin, distinguishing it from the concurrent UK Capitol pressing (E-ST 11728).
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here. A Mint copy commands 157.45 USD, while NM drops to 140.87 USD—a narrow margin reflecting the rarity of unplayed stock.
The VG+ tier sits at 107.73 USD, then VG falls to 74.58 USD, a steeper cliff that reflects wear accumulation on these 1978 pressings. The lowest asking price across 59 active listings is 13.79 USD, capturing heavily played or damaged copies.
Community demand is substantial: 6107 collectors own this pressing against 3159 who want it, a ratio that underscores its canonical status rather than scarcity. The German original outpaces the UK Capitol reissue in collector priority, anchoring its value in pressing-plant provenance and the Kling Klang label attribution.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 1 C 058-32 843 on the label (note the space before C); the inner sleeve and rear sleeve print 1C 058-32 843 without the space, a typographical variance documented in the release notes. The dead-wax runout will read either 32 843 A-1 or 32 843 B-3 depending on side, confirming EMI Electrola GmbH as the pressing plant.
The non-laminated single sleeve and printed cardboard inner are original to this 1978 release. Grade by the label text: confirm the 'Das Modell' / 'Das Model' spelling split across label and sleeve—its presence validates the German pressing.
Surface inspection should note that 1978 vinyl from this plant often exhibits light groove wear; even VG+ copies frequently show hairline marks under bright light. The 6-track configuration and stereo designation are standard across all pressings.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Released with a non-laminated single sleeve. Includes a printed cardboard inner sleeve.
[Inner sleeve] Aufgenommen im Klingklang Studio Düsseldorf. Gemischt im Studio Rudas Düsseldorf. Toningenieure Joschko Rudas und Leanard Jackson mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Whitfield Records.
[Rear sleeve] Produziert in Deutschland Mit freundlicher Genehmigung von Whitfield Records ℗ 1978 Kling Klang я твой слуга я твой работник
EMI Electrola EMI Electrola GmbH · All rights reserved Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GmbH, Köln
Kling Klang Schallplatten ℗ 1978 Kraftwerk Made in Germany
Catalog# 1 C 058-32 843 appears on labels. Catalog# 1C 058-32 843 appear on inner sleeve, rear sleeve and spine.
Track B1 'Das Model' is spelled in two different (yet both grammatically correct) ways on this release: - as 'Das Modell' on the center label - as 'Das Model' on inner sleeve and back cover. There's a similar '78 German release which has 'Das Modell' spelled consistently on the center label, inner sleeve and back cover: .
Track running times taken from the labels (inner sleeve track times are slightly different).
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this German pressing?
The label prints 1 C 058-32 843 with a space before the C. The inner sleeve, rear sleeve, and spine all print 1C 058-32 843 without the space. Both are correct for this 1978 Kling Klang release; the variance reflects the original production files.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 107.73 USD. This represents a record in light play with minimal surface noise and no visible groove wear. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date.
What pressing plant made this record?
EMI Electrola GmbH pressed this edition in Cologne (Köln), as credited on the rear sleeve. The dead-wax matrices 32 843 A-1 and 32 843 B-3 confirm the EMI Electrola plant. This distinguishes it from the UK Capitol pressing (E-ST 11728) released the same year.
Why does the spelling of 'Das Model' differ on this pressing?
The center label reads 'Das Modell' (the correct German spelling) while the inner sleeve and back cover print 'Das Model' (English spelling). This inconsistency is documented in the original release notes and appears only on this German pressing, making it a reliable identifier.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what is the lowest price?
59 copies are listed for sale across the market. The lowest asking price is 13.79 USD, typically representing heavily played or damaged stock. A Mint copy reaches 157.45 USD, showing the full range of condition-driven pricing on this 1978 pressing.