US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 33332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 33332-1A o SX D3 SRunout A
PAL 33332-1B o SX B2 S2Runout B
AL 33332Label A
BL 33332Label B
Ray ConniffLaughter In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Laughter In The Rain
by Ray Conniff · 1975
23 pressings15 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Laughter In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
18 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 33332
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 33332-1A o S SRunout A
PAL 33332-1A o S SRunout B
AL 33332Label A
BL 33332Label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CQ 33332
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QAL 33332Side 1 Label
QBL 33332Side 2 Label
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 80746
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 234639
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137877
- 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 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | CBS 137877First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia KC 33332First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia KC 33332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | CBS Q4-SLPC-37135First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Colombia | CBS 14484First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPN 125First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 80588 / CBS KC 33332First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Columbia Q 80588First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 474302First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Philippines | CBS KC 33332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Singapore & Malaysia | CBS/Sony KC 33332First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS S 80588First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S 80746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Columbia KC 33332First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Columbia CQ 33332First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С60—07215-6LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С60—07215-6LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Laughter In The Rain3:11
- A2I Honestly Love You3:32
- A3Sundown3:28
- A4Angie Baby3:27
- A5Mandy3:09
- B1Seasons In The Sun3:30
- B2Eres Tu2:44
- B3Cat's In The Cradle3:47
- B4Feel Like Makin' Love3:04
- B5(You're) Having My Baby2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Laughter In The Rain are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Laughter In The Rain are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Laughter In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia KC 33332.
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 KC 33332, CQ 33332, S 80746, SBP 234639) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 33332-1A o SX D3 S and PAL 33332-1B o SX B2 S2. 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.
