Europe
July 2, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 113 166Virgin 113 166-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
006 DS 113166 A - 1A side runout
006 DS 113166 B - 1B side runout
S 113 166 AA side label
S 113 166 BB side label
Belinda CarlisleSummer Rain
Vinyl pressings
Summer Rain
by Belinda Carlisle · 1990
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popPop RockBalladElectronic
Summer Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Summer Rain
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 613 166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
006 DM 613166 A-1Runout Side A [stamped]
006 DM 613166 B-1Runout Side B [stamped]
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1323Virgin 613 166
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VST 1323 A-1U-1 DRunout side A, var. 1
VST 1323 B-2U-1-2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DRunout side B, var. 1
VST 1323 A-1U-1-2 DRunout side A, var. 2
VST 1323 B-2U-1-2 TOWN HOUSE DMM DRunout side B, var. 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1323Virgin 113 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1323 A-1U-1-Q2Runout side A
VS 1323 B-1U-1-Q2Runout side B
VS 1323-ALabel side A
VS 1323-BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1323Virgin 113 166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1323 A-1U-1-Q2Runout side A, variant 1
VS 1323 B-1U-1-Q2Runout side B, variant 1
VS 1323 A-1U-1-Q4 DRunout side A, variant 2
VS 1323 B-1U-1-Q2 DRunout side B, variant 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-24011MCA Records mca-24011
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA 9715-PL1 PrecisionA-side runout
MCA 9716 PL-1 PrecisionB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 062 / Virgin VOZ-062First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 062First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 062First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 166First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Virgin 114 079 / Virgin 114079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1323 / Virgin 613 166First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1323 / Virgin 113 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1323 / Virgin 113 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA-24011 / MCA Records mca-24011First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA53783First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA-53783First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 166 / Virgin 113 166-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label 613166112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Virgin VS 1323 / Virgin 113 1667", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASummer Rain4:08
- BShades Of Michaelangelo5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Summer Rain are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Summer Rain are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Summer Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 113 166, released July 2, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Summer Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 113 166, 613 166, VST 1323, VS 1323) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 006 DS 113166 A - 1 and 006 DS 113166 B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Summer 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.
