UK
November 14, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Ffrreedom TABX223
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
New AtlanticThe Sunshine After The Rain
Vinyl pressings
The Sunshine After The Rain
by New Atlantic · 1994
15 pressings5 countriesBreakbeatEuro HouseElectronic
The Sunshine After The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 The Sunshine After The Rain
4 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 2 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Ffrreedom TABXXDJ223
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Fusion Records FUSE 002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Italy
October 1994- Label and catalog number
- Welcome W 006-94
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Fusion Records FUSE 002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Ffrreedom TABXXDJ223First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1994 | Italy | Welcome W 006-94First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Ffrreedom TABX223First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Dance Dept. BERRI 8812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Welcome W 95-0212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | 3 Beat Music BERRI 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Fusion Records TX DJ 232 / Fusion Records FUSE 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Ffrreedom TXDJ232 / Ffrreedom TXDJ 23212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | Ffrreedom TAB 2327", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | Ffrreedom TABX232 / Ffrreedom 850 203.112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Germany | Control edel 0041960CON12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Spain | Max Music NM 1531 MX12" | 12" |
| 1996 | UK | Ffrreedom TXDJ 24412", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Ffrreedom TABX232 / Ffrreedom 850 203.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Sunshine After The Rain (Two Cowboys Mix)4:27
- A2The Sunshine After The Rain (Original U4EA Breakbeat Mix)5:22
- B1The Sunshine After The Rain (New Atlantic Mix)6:27
- B2The Sunshine After The Rain (Tall Paul Remix)6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sunshine After The Rain are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Sunshine After The Rain are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 1996.
When was The Sunshine After The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, Italy. One of them is Ffrreedom TABX223, released November 14, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sunshine After The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TABX223, TABXXDJ223, FUSE 002, W 006-94) 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 The Sunshine After 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.