Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Anne MurraySnowbird / Rain
Vinyl pressings
Snowbird / Rain
by Anne Murray · 1970
11 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Snowbird / Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Snowbird / Rain
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YCL 15654 A-1Runout, Stamped Side A
YCL 15654 B-1Runout, Stamped Side B
YCL 15654ALabel, Side A
YCL 15654BLabel, Side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-out
UK
August 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
72623-S1Side A, etched runout
72623-S2Side B, etched runout
1-72623Side A label
2-72623Side B label
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL (I) 15654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YCL 15654 A - 1 KTSide A
YCL 15654 B - 1 KTSide B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records 72623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL (I) 15654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Lebanon | Capitol Records CL 15654First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Mexico | Capitol Records 6760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Capitol Records 1J 006-80.559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15654First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.559 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 726237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASnowbird
- BRain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Snowbird / Rain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Snowbird / Rain are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Snowbird / Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Denmark, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15654.
How do I tell if my copy of Snowbird / Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15654, 72623, CL (I) 15654, 6760) 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 Snowbird / Rain 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.
