Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
A 24-651207-1A-1Runout side A
A 24-651207-1B-1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Rain In The Summertime
by The Alarm · 1987
28 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockRock
Rain In The Summertime was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 In The Summertime
25 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 7I.R.S. Records 651207 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24-651207-1-A-1Runout side A, variant 1
24-651207-1-B-1Runout side B, variant 1
24-651207-1-A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
24-651207-1-B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 144
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRM 144 A1Etched - Side A
IRM 144 B1Etched - Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IRM(T) 144 A¹Side A runout, etched
IRM(T) 144 B¹Side B runout, etched
IRMT 144 ASide A label
IRMT 144 BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMX 144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IRMX 144 ASide A label
IRMX 144 BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 144
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IRM 144 A1Runout etched side A
IRM 144 B1Runout etched side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-23811First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records 53219First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records 53219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 7 / I.R.S. Records 651207 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | CBS SSC 6068First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 6 / Epic 651207 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 7 / I.R.S. Records 651207 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 144First year7", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 7", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 144First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMX 144First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records WIRMT 144First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 144First year7", 45 RPM, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Advance |
Tracklist
- A1Rain In The Summertime (Through The Haze Mix)5:12
- A2Rose Beyond The Wall
- B1Bells Of Rhymney (Live)3:05
- B2Time To Believe3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain In The Summertime are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Rain In The Summertime are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Rain In The Summertime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records ILS 651207 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain In The Summertime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILS 651207 6, ILS 651207 7, IRM 144, IRMT 144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 24-651207-1A-1 and A 24-651207-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rain In The Summertime 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.
