Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music AR/LP/12383
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AR LP 12383-1L TRIS <logo> 11-9-80 <signature>Lato 1
AR LP 12383-2L TRIS <logo> 11-9-80 <signature>Lato 2
Matia BazarIl Tempo Del Sole
Vinyl pressings
Il Tempo Del Sole
by Matia Bazar · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesPop
Il Tempo Del Sole was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Il Tempo Del Sole
7 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVI-4873
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Strand 6.24661
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6,24 661-01-1Side A
6,24 661-01-2Side B
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- VDC VI-3006DB
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 84976
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVI-4873
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AR/LP-12383-ASide A
AR/LP-12383-BSide B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVI-4873First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVI-4873First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | Strand 6.24661First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariston Music AR/LP/12383First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariston Music AR/LP/12383LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariston Music AR/LP/12383 / Ariston Music ARLP 12383LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | VDC VI-3006DBFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 84976First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 84976First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Oxford OX/3269LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Il Tempo Del Sole4:36
- A2Italian Sinfonia4:12
- A3Se Lei3:58
- A4Senzaguai4:10
- A5Ti Conosco Bene4:08
- B1Una Persona Normale5:00
- B2Non Mi Fermare5:20
- B3Mio Bel Pierrot4:11
- B4Ricordi5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Il Tempo Del Sole are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Il Tempo Del Sole are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1985.
When was Il Tempo Del Sole first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Italy, Argentina, Germany, Portugal and more. One of them is Ariston Music AR/LP/12383.
How do I tell if my copy of Il Tempo Del Sole is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR/LP/12383, AVI-4873, 6.24661, VI-3006DB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR LP 12383-1L TRIS <logo> 11-9-80 <signature> and AR LP 12383-2L TRIS <logo> 11-9-80 <signature>. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Il Tempo Del Sole 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.
