Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 609 696
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Crazy HouseBurning Rain
Vinyl pressings
Burning Rain
by Crazy House · 1987
14 pressings9 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Burning Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Burning Rain
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 3155
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
CHS 12 3155 A1Side A
CHS 12 3155 B2Side B
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis X 14582
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
AMX 69843 R2AA side runout
AMX 69844 R2AB side runout
MX-69843A side label
MX-69844B side label
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K499
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMX69323 @23A 3:35A Side: etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis X 14582First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K499First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Chrysalis 609 696First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 3155First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | Chrysalis 431657", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Chrysalis 431657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 6967", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 4687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 4687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Chrysalis 5155357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 25767", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 31557", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis VAS-276612", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis VS4 431657", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABurning Rain (Generic Mix)7:15
- B1Burning Rain (Genetic Mix)6:39
- B2Garden Of Luck4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burning Rain are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Burning Rain are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Burning Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK, Australia. One of them is Chrysalis 609 696.
How do I tell if my copy of Burning Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 696, CHS 12 3155, X 14582, K499) 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 Burning 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.