US
September 1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW20643on label of side A
YW21165on label of side B
Dinah WashingtonSeptember In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
September In The Rain
by Dinah Washington · 1961
16 pressings9 countriesVocalJazz
September In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 September In The Rain
11 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YW 20643 3 F SRunout, side A, stamped, F S Etched
YW 21165 4 F SRunout, side B, stamped, F S Etched
YW20643Side A label
YW21165Side B label
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
YW 20643 3 F SRunout a
YW 21165 1 F SRunout B
YW20643Label A
YW21165Label B
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 71876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 45-AMT 1162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Esquire Mercury 45434First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Belgium | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury 71876XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Japan | Philips M-1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | UK | Mercury 45-AMT 1162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | US | Mercury 71876First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1961 | Belgium | Mercury 71.876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Italy | Mercury MC 127001 F7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Mercury MC 127 001 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Mercury 718767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips 320 120 BF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 718767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASeptember In The Rain2:05
- BWake The Town And Tell The People2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of September In The Rain are there?
16 vinyl pressings of September In The Rain are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was September In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Belgium, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 71876, released September 1961.
How do I tell if my copy of September In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 71876, 45-AMT 1162, 71.876, 45434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YW20643 and YW21165. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is September In The 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.
