Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058.062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058062 - A - 1A Side stamped
2058062 - B - 1B Side stamped
Eric ClaptonLet It Rain
Vinyl pressings
Let It Rain
by Eric Clapton · 1971
10 pressings5 countriesBlues RockVocalRockPop
Let It Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Let It Rain
1 pressing came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Portugal | Polydor 2058.062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2058 2847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2058 262-DJ / Polydor POL 431-DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor 2058 2627", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 150497", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-150497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD 150497", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Polydor PD-150497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor DP 18917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 2058 0627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet It Rain5:07
- BEasy Now2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let It Rain are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let It Rain are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Let It Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Portugal. One of them is Polydor 2058.062.
How do I tell if my copy of Let It Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058.062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058062 - A - 1 and 2058062 - B - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let It 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.
