France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 2056 : 212 A BUTTERFLY Arunout side A MPO stamped then etched
MPO SIMON BUTTERFLY 2056-212 Brunout side B MPO stamped then etched
Simon ButterflyRain, Rain, Rain (Original Version)
Vinyl pressings
Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version)
by Simon Butterfly · 1973
17 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version)
13 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Cherub CHUBS 01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Angola
1973- Label and catalog number
- Poplandia PC-1030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Som Livre S7SI-5015
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Red Bird Records 401.4005
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Angola | Poplandia PC-1030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Som Livre S7SI-5015First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1973 | Brazil | Red Bird Records 401.4005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2056 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2001 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2001 434First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20171First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Overseas Records UP-449-VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Mexico | Orfeon 45-I-327First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Poplandia PC-1030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Poplandia P-30550First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Cherub CHUBS 01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Murbo Records MS 10637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label 2056-2127", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Canada | Able ABE. 17117", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Lebanon | Polydor 2056 2127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARain, Rain, Rain3:20
- BRainbow2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, UK, Angola, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2056 212.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 212, CHUBS 01, PC-1030, S7SI-5015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 2056 : 212 A BUTTERFLY A and MPO SIMON BUTTERFLY 2056-212 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rain, Rain, Rain (Original Version) 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.