Australia
July 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 763-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
812 763-7ASide A runout etched
812 763-7B Otto 301Side B runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Rain
by Dragon · 1983
30 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Rain
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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
July 18, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 763-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
812-763-1-ASide A runout
812-763-1 BSide B runout
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 763-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
812 763-7ASide A Runout Groove Hand-Etched
812 763-7BSide B Runout Groove Hand-Etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 672
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 292-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
817 292-7 2̶-̶5̶7̶9̶0̶5̶ 84 NP 6708-BW MASTERCRAFTRunout side A, etched
817 292-7 2̶-̶5̶7̶9̶0̶6̶ 84 NP 6718-BWRunout side B, etched
84 NP 6708Label side A
84 NP 6718Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 292-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · 22
- Runout / matrix
817-292-7-84NP-6708-ALD Q R-12929-ALD SLM △ 7006 1-1Side A
817-292-7-84NP-6718-ALD Q R-12930 -ALD SLM △ 7006X 1-1 STERLINGSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Mercury 812 763-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 821 161-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 817 292-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 881 328-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 817 292-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 817 292-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Mercury 812 763-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3717First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 817292-7YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor POSP 672First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Polydor POSPX 672 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 292-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 292-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Polydor 817 292-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ARain
- B1Ozambezi (Live)
- B2Moroxy Bind (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Rain are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 812 763-7, released July 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 812 763-7, 812 763-1, POSP 672, 817 292-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 812 763-7A and 812 763-7B Otto 301. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.