US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5087-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Vinyl pressings
Mandolin Rain
by Bruce Hornsby And The Range · 1986
21 pressings13 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Mandolin Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Mandolin Rain
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5963-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5087-7-RAARCA (5087-7-R)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
5087-7-R-AA & B Labels
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5087-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5087-7-R-ASide A label
5087-7-R-BSide B label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49770
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM B-7254 A-1/2-87Side A runout, stamped
DM B-7254 B-1/2-87Side B runout, stamped
Mexico
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RX-354
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | RCA 5087-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT 49770First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | RCA Victor RX-354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104643First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | RCA RCS-30026 / RCA 5087-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 20First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5087-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5963-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5087-7-RAA / RCA (5087-7-R)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB497697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | RCA PB 497697", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PT 4977012", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPS-2337", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPS-2337", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-497697", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMandolin Rain4:41
- BThe Red Plains (Special Live Version)4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mandolin Rain are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Mandolin Rain are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Mandolin Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Canada, Europe, Mexico and more. One of them is RCA 5087-7-RAA.
How do I tell if my copy of Mandolin Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5087-7-RAA, 5963-1-RDAB, 5087-7-R, PT 49770) 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 Mandolin 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.
