1st Cut: 1966
Cat #: SHZE 186, SMO 74 161
Matrix:
Side A: SHZE-186-A-1 (German version)
Side B: SHZE-186-B-1 (German version)
or
Side A: YEX 605-1 (Swiss version)
Side B: YEX 606-1 (Swiss version)
Despite different matrix numbers, the cuts are identical. Same cut was also used on blue Odeon/HörZu label in 1969.
2nd Cut: 1972
Cat #: SHZE 186, 1C 062-04 097, 1C 072-04 097
Matrix:
Side A: SHZE 186 A-X2
Side B: SHZE 186 B-2
or
Side A: SHZE 186 A-X2 04097-A-2
Side B: SHZE 186 B-2 04097-B-2
3rd Cut: ca. 1980
This is the version with the “big bass”.
Cat #: 1C 072-04 097
Matrix:
Side A: 04097-A1
Side B: 04097-B1
or
Side A: SHZE-186-A 04097-A1
Side B: SHZE-186-B 04097-B1
4th Cut: from 1984
Unmarked DMM
Cat #: 1C 072-04 097, 1C 064 10 4097 1
Matrix:
Side A: 04097-A RG-106-A-1-T (first part stamped, second part etched)
Side B: 04097-B RG-106-B-1-T (first part stamped, second part etched)
I wonder if you could help me. I am after the “big bass” version. Looking on discogs there are copies in the German 1977 section with the matrices: Side A: SHZE-186-A 04097-A1
Side B: SHZE-186-B 04097-B1
However the label has green writing that is in lower case writing and not capitals.
Will these still be the “big bass” versions.
It’s so confusing.
KInd regards
Robert
Hello Robert,
Thing is, the “big bass” version exists both with “scritped” Apple label (releases prior to 1981) and with “block typeface” Apple label (1981-1985). Which makes it difficult not to confuse it either for the late 70s reissue of the 2nd cut (A-2/B-2), or a mid-80s 4th cut (analog unmarked DMM).
The solution is always to verify the matrix, especially when buying online.