US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422-838-237-1-AS-SPSide 1
422-838-237-1-BS-SP1Side 2
Pere UbuCloudland
Vinyl pressings
Cloudland
by Pere Ubu · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesArt RockExperimentalRock
Cloudland was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Cloudland
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 237-1Fontana 422 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422 838-237-1 A-TV Masterdisk HUBSide 1
422 838-237-1-B-TV Masterdisk HUBSide 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422-838-237-1-AS-SP MASTERDISK HW 1-1 SRCRunout A, etched, exc. MASTERDISK SRC, stamped
422 838-237-1-BS-SP1 1-1 MASTERDISK SRCRunout B, etched, exc. MASTERDISK SRC, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
838 237 1 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, variant 1
838 237 1 B-2U-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
TY1 838 237 1 A-1U-1-1-Side A runout, variant 2
TY1 838 237 1 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
8382371 A-3U-1-1 TY1A side runout
8382371 B-3U-1-1 TY1B side runout
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 237-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Mercury 838 237-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 838 237-1 / PolyGram 838 237-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Fontana 838 237-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 838 237-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Fontana 838 237-1 / Fontana 422 838 237-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Unknown | Fire Records FIRELP367LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Breath
- A2Race The Sun
- A3Cry
- A4Why Go It Alone?
- A5Waiting For Mary
- A6Ice Cream Truck
- A7Bus Called Happiness
- B1Love Love Love
- B2Lost Nation Road
- B3Nevada!
- B4Flat
- B5The Waltz
- B6Pushin'
- B7Monday Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cloudland are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cloudland are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 2018.
When was Cloudland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Fontana 838 237-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Cloudland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 237-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 422-838-237-1-AS-SP and 422-838-237-1-BS-SP1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cloudland 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.
