Nena "99 Luftballons" (p)1983 1984 Vinyl Record Original VG+
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Description
Artist: Nena
Title: 99 Luftballons
Label: Epic Records
Catalog Number: BFE 39294 (spine, sleeve, and labels)
Matrix/Runout (Visual): Not fully visible, but likely matches the U.S. pressing standards from Epic in 1984
Year of Release: 1984
Country: USA
Format: 12” Vinyl LP, Stereo
Barcode: 0 7464-39294-1
Overview:
This is the U.S. release of 99 Luftballons by the German new wave band Nena, issued by Epic Records in 1984. This album includes both German-language and English-language tracks to appeal to the international market following the surprise global success of “99 Luftballons.” The song “99 Red Balloons” (the English version) leads off the A-side.
Tracklist (as seen on labels and sleeve):
Side One:
1. 99 Red Balloons
2. ? (Unknown title – possibly “You Don’t Know What Love Is” or left untitled intentionally in some pressings)
3. Hangin’ On You
4. Just a Dream
5. Let Me Be Your Pirate
Side Two:
1. Kino
2. Das Land der Elefanten
3. Leuchtturm
4. Rette Mich
5. Unerkannt Durch’s Märchenland
6. 99 Luftballons
Notes on Pressing:
• This Epic U.S. pressing was made for the North American market and blends German and English songs.
• Label shows dual copyrights: ©1983, 1984 CBS Inc.
• Produced by Reinhold Heil & Manne Praeker.
• Recorded in Berlin, West Germany.
• The design and typography are in line with other mid-’80s CBS/Epic releases.
Condition Assessment (from photos):
• Jacket: Light shelf wear, especially visible on the top edges and back cover. Slight scuffing consistent with VG+ to EX condition.
• Vinyl: Appears clean and glossy with minimal visible scratches under light. Labels are crisp. Likely in VG+ to EX audio condition assuming no warping or surface noise.
Historical Context:
Nena’s “99 Luftballons” was a rare example of a German-language song breaking into the U.S. and UK Top 40 charts during the Cold War. The English version, “99 Red Balloons,” became an iconic anti-war anthem of the 1980s. This release capitalized on that success by combining English-language tracks and German originals, introducing American audiences to Neue Deutsche Welle (New German Wave) pop-rock.
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