Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 67 098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Jay & The Americans(He's) Raining In My Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
(He's) Raining In My Sunshine
by Jay & The Americans · 1966
10 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
(He's) Raining In My Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 (He's) Raining In My Sunshine
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 67 098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 1162
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50094
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 122936Side A label
ZTSP 122937Side B label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 1162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50094
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-1098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UA50094First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | United Artists Records UA 50094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | United Artists Records 67 098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | United Artists Records 67 098First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | United Artists Records UA 25.478First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records UP 1162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records UP 1162First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50094First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A(He's) Raining In My Sunshine2:48
- BThe Reason For Living (For You My Darling)2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (He's) Raining In My Sunshine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of (He's) Raining In My Sunshine are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was (He's) Raining In My Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records 67 098.
How do I tell if my copy of (He's) Raining In My Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 67 098, UP 1162, UA 50094, UA-1098) 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 (He's) Raining In My Sunshine 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.
