Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 69009RCA PB 69009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-69 009-A H1Runout side A
RCA PB-69009-B H1Runout side B
PB 69009-ALabel A
PB 69009-BLabel B
TacoSingin' In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Singin' In The Rain
by Taco · 1982
23 pressings12 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Singin' In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 5929
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 5929
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCAT 327RCA PB 69009
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RCAT 327(1)Disc 1
RCAT 327(2)Disc 2
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA TACO-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
104205 ARunout Side A hand etched
104205 BRunout Side B hand etched
104205 ALabel Side A
104205 BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA TACO-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 69009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Belgium | RCA PC 5929First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA PB-50737First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | RCA KD-10002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 69009 / RCA PB 69009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PC 5929First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PC 5929First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | RCA PC 592912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Philippines | RCA Victor XFPBO-939First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | RCA PB 69009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | RCA RCAT 327 / RCA PB 69009First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | RCA Victor PB 611957", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | RCA Victor PB 611427", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASingin' In The Rain4:45
- BAfter Eight3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Singin' In The Rain are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Singin' In The Rain are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Singin' In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB 69009.
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 PB 69009, PC 5929, RCAT 327, TACO-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA PB-69 009-A H1 and RCA PB-69009-B H1. 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.
