Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Fonit Cetra TLP 260Ricordi TLP 260
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 18108 AS A FA ARunout side A
M 18109 AS B FARunout side B
M. 18108Label side A
M. 18109Label side B
Fabrizio De AndréLe Nuvole
Vinyl pressings
Le Nuvole
by Fabrizio De André · 1990
12 pressings3 countriesFolk RockAcousticRockClassical
Le Nuvole was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Le Nuvole
4 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 countries. 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.
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi STVL 6444Ricordi STVL 6444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STVL 6444 A M 18108 * A FA ARunout, Side A, hand etched
STVL 6444 B M 18109 * B FARunout, Side B, hand etched
STVL 6444/1Label, Side A
STVL 6444/2Label, Side B
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- Fonit Cetra TLP 260Ricordi TLP 260
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M 18108 AS (inverted) A FA ARunout side A
M 18109 AS (inverted) B FARunout side B
M. 18108Label side A
M. 18109Label side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi 849 035-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
849 035 1 S1 = 1 670 04 1 3Run Out, Side A, Stamped
849 035 1 S2 = 1 670 04 1 1 3Run Out, Side B, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Ricordi 849 035-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Fonit Cetra TLP 260 / Ricordi TLP 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Fonit Cetra TLP 260 / Ricordi TLP 260LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | Italy | Ricordi STVL 6444 / Ricordi STVL 6444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Fonit Cetra TLP 260 / Ricordi TLP 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Italy | Fonit Cetra 88697920761LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Italy | Sony Music 88985308921 / RCA 88985308921LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Italy | Sony Music / RCALP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | Italy | Sony Music 19075822541 / RCA 19075822541LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Italy | Sony Music / RCALP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | Sony Music / RCALP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2024 | Europe | Sony Music 19658867641LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Le Nuvole2:16
- A2Ottocento4:11
- A3Don Raffae'4:08
- A4La Domenica Delle Salme6:34
- B1Mégu Mégun5:20
- B2La Nova Gelosia3:05
- B3'A Çimma6:18
- B4Monti Di Mola7:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Nuvole are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Le Nuvole are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2024.
When was Le Nuvole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Fonit Cetra TLP 260.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Nuvole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TLP 260, STVL 6444, 849 035-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 18108 AS A FA A and M 18109 AS B FA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Nuvole 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.
