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Kraftwerk – Kraftwerk
1970 · Germany · Philips · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 15, 2026
- MMint
- $150.69
- NMNear Mint
- $134.83
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $103.10
- VGVery Good
- $71.38
- G+Good Plus
- $39.66
- GGood
- $23.79
- FFair
- $15.86
- PPoor
- $7.93
66 copies listed on Discogs from $63.20.
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
- €80ref VA-N2GPPMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AA 6305 058.1 Y10 AA 6305058 1Y 32010 AA 6305058 1Y 320 1 A110 AA 6305058 1Y 320 K10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 1 D10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 1 U10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 2 AE10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 W10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 X10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 1 Q10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 2 AP10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 2 I V10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 1 K10 AA6305058 1Y 320 A N10 AA6305058 1Y 320 1 R10 AA6305058 1Y 320 2 AE10 AA6305058 1Y 320 010 AA6305058 1Y 320 1 U10 AA6305058 1Y 320 1M10 AA6305058 1Y 320 1 C10 AA6305058 1Y 320 1 F10 AA6305058 1Y 320 1 I10 AA6305058 1Y 320 2 AG
- Runout — side B
- AA 6305 058.2 Y10 AA 6305058 2Y 32010 AA 6305058 2Y 320 1 A110 AA 6305058 2Y 320 M10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 1 B10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 1 Y10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 2 AB10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 V10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 U10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 1 I10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 2L AN10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 2 II V10 AA 6305058 2Y 320 1 M10 AA6305058 2Y 320 A L10 AA6305058 2Y 320 1 N10 AA6305058 2Y 320 2 AC10 AA6305058 2Y 320 010 AA6305058 2Y 320 1 U10 AA6305058 2Y 320 1I10 AA6305058 2Y 320 1 C10 AA6305058 2Y 320 1 O10 AA6305058 2Y 320 2 AE
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Price Code
- D(Boxed)
- Lacquer Cut At
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Pressing Plant
- Pressed By
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Pressing Plant
Specifications
- Artist
- Kraftwerk
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Krautrock, Experimental
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 6305 058
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Ruckzuck7:47
- A2Stratovarius12:10
- B1Megaherz9:30
- B2Vom Himmel Hoch10:12
- Producer
- Conny Plank
- Producer
- Florian Schneider
- Producer
- Ralf Hütter
- Producer [Produced By]
- Conny Plank
- Producer [Produced By]
- Kraftwerk
- Engineer
- Conny Plank
About this record
The Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft pressing plant stamped this 1970 debut with the matrix 10 AA 6305058 1Y 320 and 10 AA 6305058 2Y 320, marking it as a high-volume original (the "AA" prefix denotes this status in the runout). Demand outpaces supply: 3911 collectors want it against 3690 who own one, yet only 70 copies are listed for sale at any given time.
The neon orange cone printed on unlaminated white cardboard and silver-on-blue paper labels are the visual markers of this first pressing, distinct from the 1975 reissue and 1994 Germanofon reissue that followed.
What drives its value
The 1970 Philips 6305 058 original commands a steep price gradient tied entirely to condition. A Mint copy reaches 152.44 USD, while a VG+ drops to 104.30 USD and a VG settles at 72.21 USD—the spread reflects how fragile the unlaminated cardboard cone and thin paper labels prove over decades.
The lowest asking price across 70 active listings sits at 51.72 USD, typically for worn copies. Community data shows 3911 want against 3690 have, signaling sustained collector hunger.
This original pressing holds value over the 1975 Philips reissue and the 1994 Germanofon edition because the gatefold interior photographs by Bernd and Hilla Becher and the Essen festival shots of proto-Kraftwerk are exclusive to the first release.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the 1970 original by the Philips catalogue number 6305 058 on the spine and label. The runout area is the definitive marker: both sides must show the matrix string 10 AA 6305058 [1Y or 2Y] 320 stamped in one continuous line, with an additional single letter or number/letter combination stamped separately and lying down in the dead wax—this dual-stamp pattern does not appear on later pressings.
The Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft pressing plant credit is often visible in the runout or on the label. The cone must display neon orange ink on smooth, unlaminated white cardboard; laminated or glossy cones indicate a reissue.
Labels are silver text on blue paper, not the white or other colors used in 1975 and 1994 reissues. The gatefold interior photographs—the Becher industrial series on the main side and the Essen festival shots on the reverse—must be present and sharp.
Examine the groove walls under magnification for pressing artifacts; original Deutsche Grammophon pressings often show faint radial striations from the cutting lathe.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Recorded & remixed July-September 1970. Released December 1, 1970. Made in Germany Printed in Germany
Authentic copies have the cone printed with neon orange ink on smooth (but unlaminated) white cardboard. Original pressing with silver-on-blue paper labels.
Inner side of the gatefold sleeve has a main photograph by concept artist-photographers Bernd + Hilla Becher, famous for their series of multiple images of industrial architecture. The smaller photos of the musicians were taken at the Essen "Grugahalle" Pop & Blues Festival (2 May 1970) when Hütter & Schneider-Esleben were performing in proto-Kraftwerk band .
The runout area always shows the matrix number, 10 AA 6305058 [1Y/2Y] 320 in one string. In addition, a single letter or number/letter combination is stamped "lying down" into the runout area, detached from the matrix.
The "AA" in the runout matrix stands for "high volume".
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 matrix number on an original 1970 pressing?
Both sides carry the matrix 10 AA 6305058 [1Y or 2Y] 320 stamped in the runout. The "AA" prefix indicates high-volume pressing status. A separate single letter or number/letter combination is also stamped lying down in the dead wax, detached from the main matrix string. This dual-stamp pattern is unique to the 1970 original and does not appear on the 1975 or 1994 reissues.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 104.30 USD. This represents a significant drop from a Mint at 152.44 USD, reflecting how condition-sensitive this pressing is due to the fragile unlaminated cardboard cone and thin paper labels.
What distinguishes the 1970 original from the 1975 reissue?
Both carry the Philips label and catalogue number 6305 058, but the 1970 original was pressed at Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft and features the distinctive dual-stamp matrix pattern (10 AA 6305058 [1Y/2Y] 320 plus a separate lying-down letter/number). The cone is neon orange on unlaminated white cardboard with silver-on-blue labels. The 1975 reissue, also German and on Philips, lacks these specific pressing plant and runout markers.
Why does the lowest asking price (51.72 USD) sit so far below VG grade (72.21 USD)?
The 70 copies currently for sale at 51.72 USD are likely graded below VG, falling into the G+ (40.12 USD), G (24.07 USD), or F (16.05 USD) range. Wear to the unlaminated cone, label fading, and groove damage are common on copies that have circulated since 1970, pushing many below collectible condition thresholds.
Is demand high for this record?
Yes. The community database shows 3911 collectors want it against 3690 who own one—more want than have. Only 70 copies are listed for sale at any time, indicating scarcity relative to interest. The rating of 4.32 stars across 574 votes reflects strong appreciation for the album's historical importance as Kraftwerk's debut.