UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39254-T1-1C 1Runout Side A stamped
XDR-39255-T1-1C 1Runout Side B stamped
XDR.39254Label Side A inverted
XDR.39255Label Side B inverted
Paul & Barry RyanMissy, Missy / Rainbow Weather
Vinyl pressings
Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather
by Paul & Barry Ryan · 1966
10 pressings8 countriesPop
Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather
9 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 7 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F. 12520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Denmark
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 12520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 72 085
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 279
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca 12520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Decca 72 085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 279First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F.12520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.393First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F.12520First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Decca F. 12520First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.104.7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMissy, Missy
- BRainbow Weather
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Denmark, France, Germany and more. One of them is Decca F.12520.
How do I tell if my copy of Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12520, F. 12520, 12520, 72 085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-39254-T1-1C 1 and XDR-39255-T1-1C 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Missy, Missy / Rainbow Weather 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.