France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6073 400
- Format
- 7", Single, Mono
Leon RussellA Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
Vinyl pressings
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
by Leon Russell · 1971
13 pressings9 countriesCountry BluesSouthern RockAcid RockRock
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall 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 A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 5 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records 7305
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
July 21, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Shelter Records S-PRO-6269Shelter Records S-PRO-6270
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-PRO-6269-F1Side A
S-PRO-6270-F1Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 866
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6073 400
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
˅ 6073 400 ˅ 1 = 1 520 131174Side A
˅ 6073 400 ˅ 2 = 1 520 131174Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Philips 6073 400First year7", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Italy | Philips 6073 400First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Philips 6073 400First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 866First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | A&M Records AMS 866First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records 7305First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records S-PRO-6269 / Shelter Records S-PRO-627012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | Shelter Records S-PRO-6269 / Shelter Records S-PRO-6270First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Shelter Records 73057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Shelter Records S 73057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Shelter Records 73057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Shelter Records SS 1107", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6073 4007", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AA Hard Rain' S Gonna Fall
- BMe And Baby Jane
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 6073 400.
How do I tell if my copy of A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6073 400, AMS 866, 7305, S-PRO-6269) 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 A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall 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.
