France
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8005Carrere 8.005
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
800 5 A2Side A, runout
800 5 BSide B, runout
8.005/1Label A
8.005/2Label B
Vinyl pressings
Singin' In The Rain
by Sheila & B. Devotion · 1977
46 pressings22 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Singin' In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Singin' In The Rain
27 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.313Carrere 49 313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
49313 AEtched side A, variant 1
49313 BEtched side B, variant 1
[Areacem logo] 49313 A2Runout side A, variant 2
[Areacem logo] 49313 B2Runout side B, variant 2
France
October 1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49 313Carrere 49.313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper label
- Runout / matrix
49313 A2Etched side A
49313 B2Etched side B
49.313/1Label side A
49.313/2Label side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.313Carrere 49 313
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem logo] 49313 A2Runout side A
[Areacem logo] 49313 B2Runout side B
49.313/1Label A
49.313/2Label B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.313Carrere 49 313
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
49313 A2Etched runout side A
49313 B2Etched runout side B
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Stamped on runout area side A&B
49.313/1Label A
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8005
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere ED-11First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere CR-11720First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Carrere CR-11720First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-004First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Carrere CA-11312First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.313 / Carrere 49 313First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.313 / Carrere 49 313First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 8005First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Philips PH 60 603327", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2751First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere DLP 604First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere JB 703First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere IS 20216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Carrere DLP 604First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASingin’ In The Rain (Part 1)4:13
- BSingin’ In The Rain (Part 2)2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Singin' In The Rain are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Singin' In The Rain are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Singin' In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Madagascar, Australia and more. One of them is Carrere 8005, released October 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Singin' In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8005, 49.313, 49 313, 12 EMI2751) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 800 5 A2 and 800 5 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Singin' 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.
