Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141.741-A1Runout side A, etched
141.741-B1Runout side B, etched
141.741 ALabel side A
141.741 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Rain In May
by Max Werner · 1981
19 pressings10 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Rain In May was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 In May
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.741
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
141.741-A1Runout side A, etched
141.741-B1Runout side B, etched
141.741 ALabel side A
141.741 BLabel side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 79221
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS A1978
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS A1978 ASide A label
CBS A1978 BSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radio Records RR 3821
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-RR-39881-3 @tGP Q R-7268A-Side Runout Etching
ST-RR-39882-3 @tGP Q R-7269B-Side Runout Etching
ST-RR-39881-ARA-Side Label
ST-RR-39882-ARB-Side Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1978
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Radio Records RR 427XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | CNR 0030.391First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | CNR 0930.038First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Italy | Delta DE 704First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.741First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 141.741First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | CNR 502603First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1320First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CNR 61 98 464First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS A1978First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | WEA K 79221First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | CBS A1978First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Radio Records RR 3821First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Radio Records RR 3821First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 49.912 499127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6285R-1212" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6285-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6285R-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Records RR 38217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ARain In May3:37
- BIn The Winter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain In May are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rain In May are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.
When was Rain In May first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is CNR 141.741.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain In May is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 141.741, K 79221, A1978, RR 3821) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 141.741-A1 and 141.741-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rain In May 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.