UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
TR+7814+AA Side
TR 7814 BB Side
Bruce RuffinRain
Vinyl pressings
Rain
by Bruce Ruffin · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggae
Rain 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 Rain
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knockout centre
- Runout / matrix
TR+7814+AA Side
TR 7814 BB Side
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
TR+7814+AA-side Runout, stamped
DU+80+A [scratched out]B-side Runout, stamped
TR 7814 BB-side Runout, etched
TR-7814AA-side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
TR+7814+ARunout Side A Stamped
DU+80+ARunout Side B Stamped [scratched out]
TR 7814 BRunout Side B Etched
TR-7814ALabel Side A
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-7814
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
TR+7814+ARunout Side A Stamped
DU+80+ARunout Side B Stamped [scratched out]
TR 7814 BRunout Side B Etched
TR-7814ALabel Side A
Brazil
1971- Label and catalog number
- Caravelle CS-CAR7101
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Caravelle CS-CAR7101First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Ireland | Trojan Records TR7814First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Lebanon | Trojan Records TR 7814First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7814First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records TR-7814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SST-88485 / Stateside SST-88485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARain
- BGeronimo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rain are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Brazil, Greece, Ireland and more. One of them is Trojan Records TR-7814.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TR-7814, CS-CAR7101, SCMG 485, TR7814) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TR+7814+A and TR 7814 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.