UK
October 2, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A1643-A1Hand etched runout, side A
EPC-A1643-B1Hand etched runout, side B
EPC A1643 A*Side A label
EPC A1643 B*Side B label
Shakin' StevensIt's Raining
Vinyl pressings
It's Raining
by Shakin' Stevens · 1981
12 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
It's Raining was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 It's Raining
12 pressings came out in 1981, 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
October 2, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 11-1643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
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UK
October 2, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1643
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A1643-A1
EPC-A1643-B1
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A1643-A1 RAYS ERunout side A, etched / stamped - variant 1
EPC-A1643-B1Runout side B, etched / stamped - variant 1
EPC-A1643-A1 RAYS 15 DRunout side A, etched / stamped - variant 2
EPC-A1643-B1 30 DRunout side B, etched / stamped - variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels, Lyntone Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EPC 1643-A RAYS LYN-10390-1TSide A runout
EPC-1643-B LYN-10391-1TSide B runout
EPC A1643 ASide A label
EPC A1643 BSide B label
UK
October 2, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A1643-A1Hand Etched Runout, Side A
EPC-A1643-B1Hand Etched Runout, Side B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 702First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1643 / Epic A-1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Epic EPC A 1643 / Epic A-1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 702First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Epic EPC A1643First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPCA 1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 11-1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1643First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1643First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Raining
- BYou And I Were Meant To Be
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Raining are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's Raining are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was It's Raining first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPC A1643, released October 2, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Raining is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC A1643, EPC A 11-1643, EPCA 1643, ES 702) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-A1643-A1 and EPC-A1643-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Raining 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.
