Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Clover CL 710
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Shane GouldSpider Man / Clouds
Vinyl pressings
Spider Man / Clouds
by Shane Gould · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Spider Man / Clouds 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 Spider Man / Clouds
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Clover CL 83
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CL.83.A 9.11.79Runout side A
CL.83.B 9.11.79Runout side B
CL 83 ALabel side A
CL 83 BLabel side B
Venezuela
1979- Label and catalog number
- Discomoda Internacional BS-14002-E2-
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Promo
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Clover CL 710First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Clover CL 83First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Discomoda Internacional BS-14002-E2-First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.7477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Argentina | Music Hall 32.747/17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Able ABEX-18087" | 7" |
| 1980 | Spain | Carnaby MO 19217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Baret 3650212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| ? | France | Baret 36 8047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | Baret 36 8047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Switzerland | BB Records IH 1010347", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASpider Man9:00
- BClouds
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spider Man / Clouds are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spider Man / Clouds are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Spider Man / Clouds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Italy, Venezuela. One of them is Clover CL 710.
How do I tell if my copy of Spider Man / Clouds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 710, CL 83, BS-14002-E2-) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spider Man / Clouds 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.