France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 735 BYPhilips 844.735 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatRain And Tears
Vinyl pressings
Rain And Tears
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1968
19 pressings14 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Rain And Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 And Tears
9 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips SBL.7861
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2 8844735 1Y▽1 420 11
844735 2Y//1▽420 11
Brazil
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips STLP 999.004Philips STLP - 999.004
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-844.735-1YRunout A, etched
ST-844.735-2YRunout B, etched
ST 844.735 1YLabel A
ST 844.735 2YLabel B
Brazil
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips SLP 199.024Philips SLP 199.024
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
844.735-1YRunout A, etched
844.735-2YRunout B, etched
844.735 1YLabel A
844.735 2YLabel B
Chile
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 735
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA844735 1Y 380
PHI AA844735 2Y 380
Netherlands
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 735 BY
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AA 844 735 1Y 2 ℗ 1968 670 116Runout side A
AA 844 735 2Y 1 ℗ 1968 670 1 1Runout side B
844 735.1 YLabel side A
844 735.2 YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Brazil | Philips STLP 999.004 / Philips STLP - 999.004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Brazil | Philips SLP 199.024 / Philips SLP 199.024First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Chile | Philips 844 735First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | France | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Philips 844 735 BYFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | South Africa | Philips PST5087First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Philips 844 735 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Philips SBL.7861First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Philips 11070First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Australia | Philips PDS 303LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit 9011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Philips 844 735LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Colombia | Philips P 844 735 LLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Greece | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Greece | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Israel | Litratone 12154 MSLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | Philips 844 735 BY / Philips 844.735 BYLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alouette "La Peregrinacion"2:10
- A2Le Ruisseau De Mon Enfance2:31
- A3Lady Madonna2:13
- A4Tous Les Arbres Sont En Fleurs "Honey"3:08
- A5Oh Oui, Je Suis Bien... "This Guy's In Love With You"3:30
- A6Après Tout3:05
- B1Rain And Tears2:24
- B2Eleanor Rigby2:10
- B3Dis-Moi Ce Qui Ne Va Pas2:10
- B4Mrs. Robinson3:07
- B5Ma Maison Et La Rivière2:56
- B6Una Canzone2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain And Tears are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rain And Tears are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Rain And Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France, UK, Brazil, Chile and more. One of them is Philips 844 735 BY.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain And Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 844 735 BY, SBL.7861, STLP 999.004, SLP 199.024) 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 Rain And Tears 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.
