Vinyl pressings
by Carpenters · 1971
Rainy Days And Mondays / Saturday 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.
25 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 13 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.
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2120S-P2(scribed)A side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2121S-P1(scribed)B side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2121S-P2(scribed)Alt. B side deadwax
p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2120S-P3(scribed)Alt. A side deadwax
A+M 2120S-S1Runout A etched variation 1
A+M 2121S-S2Runout B etched variation 1
A&M 2120S-S2 sssssRunout A etched variation 2
A&M 2121S-S2 ssRunout B etched variation 2
A+M 2120S-T1 T111A side deadwax (etched)
A+M 2121S-T3 T111B side deadwax (etched)
A&M 2120S-M2 [MR logo] △84669Runout A, variant 1
A&M 2121S-M3 [MR logo] V △84669-XRunout B, variant 1
A&M 2120S-M1 [MR logo] △84669Runout A, variant 2
A&M 2121S-M2 [MR logo] △84669-XRunout B, variant 2
A+M 2120S-MI ∆84669Side A, Etched
A+M 2121S-ME ∆84669-XSide B, Etched
MR [Circle]Side A, B, Stamped
A+M 2120S-P2 A 2 PRunout A etched [A 2 P stamped] variant 1
A+M 2121S-P1 A 4 PRunout B etched [A 4 P stamped] variant 1
A+M 2120S-P3 2 PRunout A etched [2 P Stamped] variant 2
A+M 2121S-P2 B7 PRunout B etched [B7 P Stamped] variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | A&M Records AMK-4285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | A&M Records 7AM-5062First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1260-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1260First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 10 149 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | A&M Records AM-85First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | A&M Records 10149 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 4285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | A&M Records N-35-25First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMS 851First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | A&M Records AMS 590First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | A&M Records H 735 / Hispavox H 735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 851First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 851First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
28 vinyl pressings of Rainy Days And Mondays / Saturday are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 1977.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-1260-S, released April 23, 1971.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1260-S, 1260-S, AM-1260, AM 1260-S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2120S-P2(scribed) and p(stamped/inverted) A+M 2121S-P1(scribed). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
