France
1954- Label and catalog number
- Blue Star 12002Blue Star BEP 12002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45 PART 19216 21 M3 148249Side A runout
45 PART 19217 21 M3 148248Side B runout
Part. 19.216Side A label
Part. 19.217Side B label
Django Reinhardt Et Ses RythmesNuages
Vinyl pressings
Nuages
by Django Reinhardt Et Ses Rythmes · 1954
10 pressings2 countriesGypsy JazzLatin JazzJazz
Nuages was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Nuages
1 pressing came out in 1954, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | France | Blue Star 12002 / Blue Star BEP 12002First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | France | Blue Star 12002 / Blue Star BEP 120027", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Barclay 120027", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | France | Barclay 740417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1964 | France | Barclay 740417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 12002 / Barclay 12 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Barclay 12002 / Barclay 12 0027", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Blue Star BEP 120027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 740417", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Barclay 12.0027", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Nuages
- A2Confessin'
- B1Brazil
- B2Night And Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nuages are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nuages are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1954 and 1964.
When was Nuages first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in France. One of them is Blue Star 12002.
How do I tell if my copy of Nuages is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 PART 19216 21 M3 148249 and 45 PART 19217 21 M3 148248. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nuages on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.