US
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6658(X7094)-121Side A Runout
IM-6659(X-7095)Side B Runout
IM-6658Side A Label
IM-6659Side B Label
Dennis YostChange Of Heart / Rainy Day
Vinyl pressings
Change Of Heart / Rainy Day
by Dennis Yost · 1969
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Change Of Heart / Rainy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Change Of Heart / Rainy Day
11 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-6658Side A label
IM-6659Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Southern Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6658 5A-Side Runout Etching
IM-6659 5B-Side Runout Etching
IM-6658A-Side Label
IM-6659B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-6658Side A label
IM-6659Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
17754 Ƨ IM-6658A-Side Runout Etching
IM-6659 17755B-Side Runout Etching
IM-6658A-Side Label
IM-6659B-Side Label
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IRK-3223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Imperial IRK-3223First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | France | Liberty 2C 006-90796 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Liberty 15 260First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Imperial IRK-3223First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | South Africa | Imperial Records IRS 122First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66393First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Imperial 66393First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AChange Of Heart2:55
- BRainy Day2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Change Of Heart / Rainy Day are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Change Of Heart / Rainy Day are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Change Of Heart / Rainy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Imperial 66393, released July 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Change Of Heart / Rainy Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66393, IRK-3223, IM. 66393, 2C 006-90796 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6658(X7094)-121 and IM-6659(X-7095). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Change Of Heart / Rainy Day 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.