Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records A-5659
- Format
- 7"
Peter, Paul & MaryEarly Mornin' Rain
Vinyl pressings
Early Mornin' Rain
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1965
12 pressings9 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Early Mornin' Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Early Mornin' Rain
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5659
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
HX51007-2 sA-Side Runout Etching
HX-51017-2 ssB-Side Runout Etching
HX51007A-Side Label
HX51017B-Side Label
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5659
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MX146389A-side label
MX146390B-side label
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5659First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A-5659First year7" | 7" |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 5659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records W 5659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WB 5659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5659First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5659First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5659First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1965 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5659First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 56597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-14797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 56597", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AEarly Mornin' Rain
- BThe Rising Of The Moon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Early Mornin' Rain are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Early Mornin' Rain are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Early Mornin' Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records A-5659.
How do I tell if my copy of Early Mornin' Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A-5659, WB 5659, 5659, W 5659) 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 Early Mornin' 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.
