Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- Century Media 08 9736-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9736-1 A D2Side A, Stamped
08-26533 20 1 A 1Side A, Hand-etched
9736-1 B D2Side B, Stamped
08-26533 20 1 B 1Side B, Hand-etched
TiamatClouds
Vinyl pressings
Clouds
by Tiamat · 1992
13 pressings3 countriesDeath MetalDoom MetalRock
Clouds was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Clouds
2 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Russia
1992- Label and catalog number
- Death City Records DCR 006Century Media 08 9736-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DCR 006 – ASide A runout, stamped
DCR 006 – BSide B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Germany | Century Media 08 9736-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Russia | Death City Records DCR 006 / Century Media 08 9736-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Germany | Century Media 9979541LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2009 | Germany | Century Media 9979541LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | Germany | Century Media 9979541LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-IX-MMXIXLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-IX-MMXIXLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-IX-MMXIX / Rastilho Records AMR-IX-MMXIXLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Alma Mater Records AMR-IX-MMXIXLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH121LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH121LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH121 / Century Media CHURCH121LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Church Of Vinyl CHURCH121 / Century Media CHURCH121LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1In A Dream
- A2Clouds
- A3Smell Of Incense
- A4A Caress Of Stars
- B1The Sleeping Beauty
- B2Forever Burning Flames
- B3The Scapegoat
- B4Undressed
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Clouds are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Clouds are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1992 and 2024.
When was Clouds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Germany, Russia. One of them is Century Media 08 9736-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Clouds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 08 9736-1, DCR 006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9736-1 A D2 and 08-26533 20 1 A 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
