Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 265
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Laughter In The Rain
by Neil Sedaka · 1974
17 pressings12 countriesBalladVocalPop
Laughter In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Laughter In The Rain
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 265
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383265 A//1 420 05 1 3 12A-side stamped
2383265 B//1 420 053 4B-side stamped
BILBOA & B-side etched
(stamped: ) 2383265 A//1 420 05 3 2 (etched: ) BILBORunout side A Variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor ACB 00214
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2383265A & B Side Runout stamped and crossed out
ACB 00214 A BILBOA Side Runout etched
3 A // 1 15 420 05A Side Runout stamped
ACB 00214 BB Side Runout etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 265
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383265 A//1 420 05A-side stamped
2383265 B//1 420 05B-side stamped
BILBOA & B-side etched
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 265Polydor ACB 00214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BILBOA & B-side etched
Japan
September 21, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MP 2393
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Norway | Polydor 2383 265 / Polydor 2383.265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor ACB 00214LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor ACB 00214First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor ACB 00214 / Polydor ACBR 214LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2383 265 / Polydor ACB 00214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5849 / Polydor 2383 265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor MP 2393First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Immigrant4:23
- A2A Little Lovin'2:54
- A3Sad Eyes3:40
- A4Flame3:03
- A5Laughter In The Rain2:50
- A6For The Good Of The Cause2:39
- B1The Way I Am4:08
- B2Going Nowhere3:55
- B3Love Ain't An Easy Thing3:26
- B4Betty Grable2:51
- B5Endlessly2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Laughter In The Rain are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Laughter In The Rain are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Laughter In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 265.
How do I tell if my copy of Laughter In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 265, ACB 00214, MP 2393, LP 5849) 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 Laughter In The Rain 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.
