US
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca 1471
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Deanna DurbinIt's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata
Vinyl pressings
It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata
by Deanna Durbin · 1937
11 pressings10 countriesPop
It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata was first pressed on vinyl in 1937. 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 It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata
4 pressings came out in 1937, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca X1433
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1937- Label and catalog number
- Decca 1471
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLA 964-A 1471AA side runout
DLA 963-1 1471BB side runout
India
1937- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 0. 2486
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DLS. 963Label side A
DLS. 964Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1930s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Australia | Decca X1433First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | Canada | Decca 1471First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | India | Brunswick 0. 2486First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1937 | US | Decca 1471First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1938 | Japan | Polydor A-234Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Decca 283.129Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | China | Columbia C 7026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Brunswick A 505.110Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 30077Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Brunswick 02486Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's Raining Sunbeams
- BLa Traviata
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata are there?
11 vinyl pressings of It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1937 and 1938.
When was It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1937, in US, Australia, Canada, India. One of them is Decca 1471.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1471, X1433, 0. 2486) 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 It's Raining Sunbeams / La Traviata 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.