Limited Edition

Spoon Records

calendar_today1974Europe

“Very similar to [r23140814], but Remastered Edition does not appear on spine, does not come with Download Card, and has a different barcode sticker. Runouts: -30237- and -30238- are stamped, the rest is etched. Track C2 duration, 2:80, is as printed on the jacket.”

United Artists Records

calendar_today1974United Kingdom

“Counterfeit versions exist. The original has stamped runouts, vanilla cream + brown labels and a single pressing ring. Cover is fully laminated. Upon release all copies had a Black & White paper sticker with the recommended retail price of 97p, with the title and "Contains 13 previously unissued tracks" [On rear sleeve] Recorded at Inner Space Studios. Electronics/Keyboards-FARFISA P.A.-JBL Lansing Electronics-Alpha 77 Zurich [On labels] Composed and produced by Can at Innerspace, Cologne Album released as a limited edition only in UK. E.F.S. stands for 'Ethnological Forgery Series' ℗ 1974 Track A3 is titled "LH 702 (Nairobi - München)" on the jacket and "LH 7 oz (Nairobi - Munchen)" on the label. Bottom left corner of rear jacket reads "DOF/DA/74".”

Spoon Records

calendar_today1974United States

“Remastered Edition appears on Spine Comes with Download Card for complete album. Runouts: -30237- and -30238- are stamped, the rest is etched. Track C2 duration, 2:80, is as printed on the jacket.”

United Artists Records

calendar_today1974Europe

“This is a close to perfect counterfeit version. Recorded at Inner Space Studios. Electronics/Keyboards-FARFISA P.A.-JBL Lansing Electronics-Alpha 77 Zurich E.F.S. stands for Ethonogical Forgery Series”

United Artists Records

“Counterfeit version: poorly stickered black & white labels, double pressing ring, etched runouts. The original has stamped runouts, vanilla cream + brown labels and a single pressing ring. Slight printing, colour and font differences on cover. Under average cutting: more treble, less bass than the original. Correct pressing. [on rear sleeve] Recorded at Inner Space Studios. Electronics/Keyboards-FARFISA P.A.-JBL Lansing Electronics-Alpha 77 Zurich [on labels] Composed and produced by Can at Innerspace, Cologne E.F.S. stands for 'Ethnological Forgery Series'”

Harvest

calendar_today1976Germany

“First German release without label codes. On disc label the durations on side C are twisted. E.F.S = Ethnological Forgery Series ℗ 1976 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Caroline Records

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Released on Virgin - Caroline UK -grey label No FOC as the release on Harvest "Unlimited Edition" is a selection from eight years of unreleased CAN tapes. The first LP was originally released in 1974 as [r=859761] in a limited pressing of 15.000 copies. However the 2nd release of the album was retitled Unlimited Edition and released as a double LP including 6 extra songs which appear on the extra disc. LP features Malcolm Mooney and Damo Suzuki as singer. E.F.S. stands for Ethnological Forgery Series Tracks on A: 1970 - 1973 Tracks on B: 1968 - 1974 Tracks on C: March 1969 Tracks on D: 1968 - 1975”

Caroline Records

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Same issue as [r500802], with "PROMOTION COPY ONLY" in red text on the four labels and slightly different stampers. Released on Virgin - Caroline UK -grey label Picture sleeve with "CAN" price sticker. "Unlimited Edition" is a selection from eight year's unreleased CAN tapes. The first LP was originally released in 1974 as Limited Edition in a limited pressing of 15.000 copies. However, the 2nd LP in this double LP is a completely new release. LP features Malcolm Mooney and Damo Suzuki as singer. E.F.S. stands for Ethnological Forgery Series Tracks on A: 1970 - 1973 Tracks on B: 1968 - 1974 Tracks on C: March 1969 Tracks on D: 1968 - 1975”

Virgin

calendar_todayMar 13, 1978Italy

“corrected date, added pics”

Spoon Records

calendar_today1991Germany

“Originally released 1976 on Harvest. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series. Spoon-Music/GEMA”

Spoon Records

calendar_todayOct 2010Europe

“Disc 1 A/B of CAN Unlimited Edition 2LP-Set.”

Spoon Records

calendar_todayJun 2014Europe

“Originally released 1976 on Harvest. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series. ℗ & © 2013 Spoon Records Limited Printed in the EU XSPOON23/24 mute.com spoonrecords.com Remastered Edition appears on Spine Comes with Download Card for complete album.”

Spoon Records / Mute

calendar_todayOct 21, 2014United States

“℗ & © 2014 Spoon Records under exclusive license to Mute Artists LLC mute.com spoonrecords.com Originally released 1976 on Harvest. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series. Remastered Edition appears on Spine Comes with Download Card for complete album.”

Spoon Records

calendar_today2014United States

“Rainbo Records white labels on 180g black vinyl.”

Spoon Records

calendar_today1974Germany

“Originally released 1976 on Harvest. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany Track 1: Dec. 73 Track 2: Aug. 73 Tracks 3 & 4: March 72 Track 5: Jan. 70 Track 6: Oct. 70 Track 7: Dec. 70 Track 8: Apr. 71 Track 9: Sept. 68 Tracks 10 & 11: Jan. 69 Track 12: May 69 Track 13: May 74 Tracks 14 & 15: March 69 Track 16: Aug. 69 Track 17: Nov. 68 Track 18: July 75 Track 19: Sept. 74 E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series. Spoon-Music/GEMA Issued in a standard jewelcase with black tray and eight-page foldout booklet.”

Spoon Records / Mute / The Grey Area

calendar_today1974Europe

“Remastered Edition. Recording at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany. Music published By Spoon Music/Gema, Messer Music/UK. All Tracks remastered From The Original Stereo Master Tapes By Andreas Torkler At Sonopress Germany. ℗ 2007 Spoon Records © 2007 Spoon Records Spoon Records UK Ltd. The track's names E.F.S. means "Ethnological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74 Issued in standard jewel case with clear tray, including a 12-page booklet with liner notes, credits, artwork and photography.”

Mute

calendar_today1974United States

“Originally released on LP in 1974 as "[r=859761]". Includes material recorded between Sept. 68 and July 75: Track 1: Dec. 73 Track 2: Aug. 73 Track 3: March 72 Track 4: March 72 Track 5: Jan. 70 Track 6: Oct. 70 Track 7: Dec. 70 Track 8: Apr. 71 Track 9: Sept. 68 Track 10: Jan 69 Track 11: Jan. 69 Track 12: May 69 Track 13: May 74 Track 14: March 69 Track 15: March 69 Track 16: Aug. 69 Track 17: Nov. 68 Track 18: July 75 Track 19: Sept. 74 Track 19 is incorrectly listed as being only 5:00 in length on the cover. Issued under license from Spoon Records. ℗ 1976 Mute Records Limited. © 1991 Mute Records Limited. [CD] Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. Printed in Canada.”

Spoon Records

calendar_today1974Switzerland

“Originally released 1976 on Harvest. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series. Spoon-Music/GEMA Made in Switzerland”

Spoon Records / Mute / The Grey Area

calendar_today1974Europe

“Remastered Edition. Recording at Can Studio, Weilerswist, Germany. Music published By Spoon Music/Gema, Messer Music/UK. All Tracks remastered From The Original Stereo Master Tapes By Andreas Torkler At Sonopress Germany. ℗ 2007 Spoon Records © 2007 Spoon Records Spoon Records UK Ltd. The track's names E.F.S. means "Ethnological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74 Issued in standard jewel case with clear tray, including a 12-page booklet with liner notes, credits, artwork and photography.”

Mute

calendar_today1974United States

“Originally released on LP in 1974 as "[r=859761]". This release has "Printed in Canada" on both the insert and back inlay. [Back cover] © 1991 Mute Records Ltd. Printed in Canada. [Insert] ℗&© 1976, 1991 Mute Corporation. Issued under license from Spoon Records. Printed in Canada. [CD] ℗ 1976 Mute Records Ltd. Published by Warner-Chappell Music Inc. A Time Warner Company. Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. Includes material recorded between Sept. 68 and July 75: Track 1: Dec. 73 Track 2: Aug. 73 Track 3: March 72 Track 4: March 72 Track 5: Jan. 70 Track 6: Oct. 70 Track 7: Dec. 70 Track 8: Apr. 71 Track 9: Sept. 68 Track 10: Jan 69 Track 11: Jan. 69 Track 12: May 69 Track 13: May 74 Track 14: March 69 Track 15: March 69 Track 16: Aug. 69 Track 17: Nov. 68 Track 18: July 75 Track 19: Sept. 74 Packaged in a standard jewel case with an 8-panel foldout insert. Printed durations that differ: Track 13: 1:55 Track 14: 18:49 Track 15: 2:20 Track 19: 5:00”

Mute

calendar_today1991United States

“Originally released on LP in 1974 as "[r=859761]". Includes material recorded between Sept. 68 and July 75: Track 1: Dec. 73 Track 2: Aug. 73 Track 3: March 72 Track 4: March 72 Track 5: Jan. 70 Track 6: Oct. 70 Track 7: Dec. 70 Track 8: Apr. 71 Track 9: Sept. 68 Track 10: Jan 69 Track 11: Jan. 69 Track 12: May 69 Track 13: May 74 Track 14: March 69 Track 15: March 69 Track 16: Aug. 69 Track 17: Nov. 68 Track 18: July 75 Track 19: Sept. 74 Track 19 is incorrectly listed as being only 5:00 in length on the cover. Manufactured & distributed by Elektra Entertainment. Issued under license from Spoon Records. ℗ 1976 Mute Records Limited. © 1991 Mute Records Limited. [CD] Made in U.S.A. by WEA Manufacturing Inc. Printed in Canada. [r=19589989] is similar but has a different cat# on spine, no mention of Elektra, does not say Printed in Canada on the front inlay (but does on the back) and has an SID code.”

Spoon Records

calendar_today1991Europe

“Track durations for tracks 14, 15 and 19 are incorrect on this release: 14 18:49, 15 2:20 and 19 5:00. Originally released 1976 on Harvest. On tray card and rear booklet: recording at CAN Studio , Weilerswist , Germany E.F.S. = Ethnological Forgery Series On CD: Made in Switzerland Spoon-Music GEMA recorded at CAN-Studio, Weilerswist (between Sept. 68 and July 75) Inside booklet: [Spoon logo] Records & Can Management Hildegard Schmidt [address] [Mute logo] Licensed and marketed worldwide except Germany & France : Mute Records, [address] [TIS logo] Distribution exclusive for Germany : eastwest records gmbh, [address] [WMD logo] Distribution exclusive for France : Wotre Music, [address] Includes a 8 page folded booklet with the original sleeve notes and a discography of Can and its members.”

ArsNova

calendar_today1999Russia

“Edition of 500 copies. Recorded at Can Studio, Weilerswist. On the rear: ООО "ArsNova" Лицензионное соглашение РАО от 05.06.1999 Packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet.”

G. & P. Essential Music

calendar_today1999Russia

Spoon Records / Warner Music Group Germany

calendar_today2005Germany

“Remastered Edition. Recorded at CAN Studio, Weilerswist (Germany). All tracks remastered from the original Master tapes at Sonopress. The track's names E.F.S. means "Ethonological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74”

Spoon Records / Mute / The Grey Area

calendar_today2005Europe

“Remastered ddition issued in super jewel case. Made in the EU. Recorded at CAN Studio, Weilerswist (Germany). All tracks remastered from the original Master tapes at Sonopress. The track's names E.F.S. means "Ethonological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74”

Mute / The Grey Area / Spoon Records

calendar_today2005United States

“Remastered Edition All tracks remastered from the original stereo master tapes at Sonopress, Germany. Recorded at CAN Studio, Weilerswist (Germany). Tracks that reference E.F.S. = "Ethonological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74 Printed in the USA ℗ 2005 Mute Corp. © 2005 Spoon Records ℗ 2005 Mute Corporation © 2005 Spoon Records Made in the USA. "SPOONSA23/24" on disc”

P-Vine Records / Spoon Records

calendar_todayAug 5, 2005Japan

“Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with Obi-strip, two inserts of notes (one in English and one in Japanese) and one sticker with photo of cover art.”

Mute Records Ltd.

calendar_today2005United States

Vox Humana Records

calendar_today2006Russia

“Russian made gatefold.card sleeve edition with inner sleeve and 8-page booklet.”

Spoon Records / Warner Music Group Germany

calendar_today2007Europe

“E.F.S. stands for Ethonogical Forgery Series. 16 pages booklet german/english. Photos by Can Archive. Tracks 9, 17: 1968; 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16: 1969; 5, 6, 7: 1970; 8: 1971; 3, 4: 1972; 1, 2: 1973; 13, 19: 1974; 18: 1975.”

Spoon Records / The Grey Area / Mute

calendar_today2012Europe

“Remastered Edition. Recorded at CAN Studio, Weilerswist (Germany). All tracks remastered from the original Master tapes at Sonopress Germany. Tracks that reference E.F.S. = "Ethonological Forgery Series". The track titles have additional notes: 01: Dec. 73 02: Aug. 73 03: March 72 04: March 72 05: Jan. 70 06: Oct. 70 07: Dec. 70 08: Apr. 71 09: Sept. 68 10: Jan. 69 11: Jan. 69 12: May 69 13: May 74 14: March 69 15: March 69 16: Aug. 69 17: Nov. 68 18: July 75 19: Sept 74 ℗ 2012 Mute Records © 2012 Spoon Records”

Spoon Records

calendar_today2014Europe

“CD states 2007 as year of release, back cover insert lists '2014 Spoon Records'. E.F.S. stands for Ethonogical Forgery Series. 16-page booklet in German/English. Photos by Can Archive. Tracks 9, 17: 1968; 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16: 1969; 5, 6, 7: 1970; 8: 1971; 3, 4: 1972; 1, 2: 1973; 13, 19: 1974; 18: 1975.”

Mute / Spoon Records

calendar_today2016Russia

“Factory pressed CD. Regular jewel case with 12-page booklet.”

Traffic / Spoon Records

calendar_todaySep 25, 2020Japan

“A 2020 'Ultimate HQ CD'. Mini-LP edition. Made in Japan with OBI and two inserts.”

Spoon Records / Mute / The Grey Area

calendar_todaySep 2020Russia

“Packaged in a jewel case with clear tray and 8-page booklet.”