US
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 088 155 972-1MCA Records 008 115 972-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Mary J. BligeRainy Dayz
Vinyl pressings
Rainy Dayz
by Mary J. Blige · 2002
12 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BHouseElectronicFunk / Soul
Rainy Dayz was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. 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 Rainy Dayz
6 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 4 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
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMST 40288
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAR-25678-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK & Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 113 994-1MCA Records MCST 40288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MJBVP5
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Europe
2002- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
B265363-01
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | MCA Records MJBVP5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Europe | MCA RecordsFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | MCA Records WMST 40288First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK & Europe | MCA Records 113 994-1 / MCA Records MCST 40288First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | US | MCA Records MCAR-25678-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | US | MCA Records 088 155 972-1 / MCA Records 008 115 972-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) MARYMARY12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Trademark Entertainment 07960 281 96012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Not On Label MJB Mix Show 00112", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label MJBJ 73012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label (Mary J. Blige) XX-001 / Not On Label (Ja Rule) XX-0017", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Rainy Dayz (Radio Edit)4:04
- A2Rainy Dayz (Instrumental)4:40
- B1Rainy Dayz (Album Version)4:39
- B2Rainy Dayz (A Cappella)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainy Dayz are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rainy Dayz are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Rainy Dayz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in US, UK, UK & Europe, Europe. One of them is MCA Records 088 155 972-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainy Dayz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 088 155 972-1, WMST 40288, MCAR-25678-1, 113 994-1) 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 Rainy Dayz 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.
