Kraftwerk – Pocket Calculator (Vinyl 12" Maxi-Single | UK Original | 1981)

Kraftwerk – Pocket Calculator is a single from the album “Computer World” (1981) – playful, minimalist synth-pop about the pocket calculator as a musical instrument. The song was also released in German as “Taschenrechner”, in Japanese as “Dentaku” and in French as “Mini Calculateur”. On offer is the UK original 12" maxi single from 1981 on EMI (12 EMI 5175) with “Numbers” and the long version of “Dentaku”.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI – 12 EMI 5175
• Format: Vinyl 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
• Pressing: Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Electro, Minimal – Synth-Pop, Electronic, 12" Maxi Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (sticker rip-off on the back of the sleeve)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Pocket Calculator (4:55)
2. Numbers

Side B

1. Dentaku (Long Version) (5:00)

Personnel

Music: Hütter, Bartos, Schneider; words: Schult, Hütter. Kling Klang Musik.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the UK original 12" on EMI from May 1981.

What is “Dentaku”?
The Japanese-language version of “Pocket Calculator”. On this 12" it appears as a long version on side B.

What does media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means an almost new-looking record, VG+ light signs of use on the sleeve. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more maxi singles?
Yes – browse our 12" Maxi Singles.