US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Excello LP 8003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Small ring deep groove
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 8003-1 /7Run-out side A
Sheldon 8003-2 /7Run-out sIde B
Slim HarpoSings "Raining In My Heart..."
Vinyl pressings
Sings "Raining In My Heart..."
by Slim Harpo · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesElectric BluesLouisiana BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
Sings "Raining In My Heart..." was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sings "Raining In My Heart..."
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Excello LP 8003Excello 8003
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
Sheldon 8003-1 /7Side A runout
Sheldon 8003-2 /7Side B runout
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Excello LP 8003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Excello LP 8003 / Excello 8003First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Excello LP 8003LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Excello LP 8003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Excello 8003 / Excello LP-8003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Japan | Excello LP 8003 / Excello 8003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Excello 8003 / Excello LP 8003LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Blues Joint 8014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Excello LP 8003 / SO-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Excello 8003 / SO-1 / Excello 8003 SO-1LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Excello 8003 / Excello LP-8003LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rainin' In My Heart
- A2Blues Hangover
- A3Bobby Sox Baby
- A4I Got Love If You Want It
- A5Snoopin' Around
- A6Buzz Me Baby
- B1I'm A King Bee
- B2What A Dream
- B3Don't Start Cryin' Now
- B4Moody Blues
- B5My Home Is A Prison
- B6Dream Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings "Raining In My Heart..." are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sings "Raining In My Heart..." are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 2024.
When was Sings "Raining In My Heart..." first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Excello LP 8003.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings "Raining In My Heart..." is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 8003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Sheldon 8003-1 /7 and Sheldon 8003-2 /7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings "Raining In My Heart..." 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.