Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SMRL 6254
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S-6254/1 18·7·79Side A runout, etched
S-6254/2 18·7·79Side B runout, etched
S-6254/1Side A label
S-6254/2Side B label
Gianna NanniniCalifornia
Vinyl pressings
California
by Gianna Nannini · 1979
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
California was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 California
4 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
July 18, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CNR CNR 660.067
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi 0065.014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✳ 0703. 257 S1✳1 670 0065 014 1 06Variant 1: Runout side A
✳ 0703 257 S2✳1 670 0065 014Variant 1: Runout side B
✳ 0703. 257 S1✳1 670 0065 014 1 06 1 ^ HVariant 2: Runout side A
✳ 0703 257 S2✳1 670 0065 014 2 1 SVariant 2: Runout side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi 0065.014
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✳ 0703. 257 S1✳1 670 0065 014 1 06Runout side A
✳ 0703 257 S2✳1 670 0065 014 2Runout side B
0065.014 - A (0703.257 S 1)Label side A
0065.014 - B (0703.257 S 2)Label side B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Ricordi 0065.014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ricordi 0065.014First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ricordi 0065.014 / Bertelsmann Club 31 491 4LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6254LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ricordi SMRL 6254First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR CNR 660.067First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8689LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Italy | Sony Music COM 110 / Legacy COM 110LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Italy | Sony Music 88985432101 / RCA 88985432101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Universal Music Group 0199957608688 / GNG Musica 0199957608688LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Élan Records ELA 2426LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8689LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1America4:20
- A2California8:14
- A3Goodbye My Heart6:19
- B1Io E Bobby Mc Gee4:38
- B2Sognami4:01
- B3La Lupa E Le Stelle4:08
- B4Lei5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California are there?
12 vinyl pressings of California are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was California first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, Netherlands, Germany. One of them is Ricordi SMRL 6254.
How do I tell if my copy of California is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMRL 6254, CNR 660.067, 0065.014) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6254/1 18·7·79 and S-6254/2 18·7·79. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.