US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJ/4
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
A4RS-3430-1A BJ/4 S-1. dh. ISide A runout
A4RS-3431-A BJ/4 S-2. dh. ISide B runout
A4RS-3430Side A label
A4RS-3431Side B label
Rudolph JohnsonSpring Rain
Vinyl pressings
Spring Rain
by Rudolph Johnson · 1971
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzContemporary JazzModalJazz
Spring Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Spring Rain
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Black Jazz Records BJ/4Black Jazz Records BJ 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BJ OVBJ/4-A-② #2 BB 0Variation Side A
BJ OVBJ/4-B-② #1 BB 0Variation Side B
BJ OVBJ/4-A-②Label Side A
BJ OVBJ/4-B-②Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Black Jazz Records BJ/4 / Black Jazz Records BJ 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Black Jazz Records OPL-2004LP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | Black Jazz Records OPL-2004LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Black Jazz Records AC-20-016 / Acción AC-20-016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Brazil | Black Jazz Records BJ/4LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1170 / Real Gone Music RGM-1170LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1170 / Real Gone Music RGM-1170LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1170 / Real Gone Music RGM-1170LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2021 | US | Black Jazz Records RGM-1170 / Real Gone Music RGM-1170LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | Black Jazz Records PLP-7133 / P-Vine Records PLP-7133LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Sylvia Ann5:03
- A2Fonda7:26
- A3Diswa6:33
- A4Mr. T.J.6:08
- B1Little Daphne9:50
- B2Devon Jean3:06
- B3Spring Rain8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spring Rain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spring Rain are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.
When was Spring Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Black Jazz Records BJ/4.
How do I tell if my copy of Spring Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BJ/4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A4RS-3430-1A BJ/4 S-1. dh. I and A4RS-3431-A BJ/4 S-2. dh. I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spring 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.