France
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
AeroplaneSeptember In The Rain / It's So Better
Vinyl pressings
September In The Rain / It's So Better
by Aeroplane · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesSoft RockRock
September In The Rain / It's So Better was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 September In The Rain / It's So Better
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.580Pink Elephant PE 22.580 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
22 580 A K1A-side runout
22 580 B K1B-side runout
PE 22.580 AA-side, center label
PE22.580 BB-side, center label
Belgium
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22 580Pink Elephant PE 22.580 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
22 580 A/1Runout side A stamped
22 580 B/1Runout side B stamped
PE 22580 ALabel side A
PE 22.580 BLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
22 580-ALabel side A
22 580-BLabel side B
Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca PE 114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
22580 A
22580 B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
22580-A SRunout A side
22580-B SRunout B side
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Pink Elephant PE 22.580 / Pink Elephant PE 22.580 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Decca DL 25 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Portugal | Decca PE 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22 580 / Pink Elephant PE 22.580 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Pink Elephant PE 22.580First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Pink Elephant PE 22.5807", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1972 | Spain | Carnaby MO 12107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Pink Elephant 333.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Pink Elephant 333.0167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | One Way ON-357", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASeptember In The Rain2:35
- BIt's So Better2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of September In The Rain / It's So Better are there?
11 vinyl pressings of September In The Rain / It's So Better are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was September In The Rain / It's So Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal. One of them is Pink Elephant PE 22.580, released September 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of September In The Rain / It's So Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 22.580, PE 22 580, DL 25 486, PE 114) 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 September In The Rain / It's So Better 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.