Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Linn Records LKS 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX204709Side A
MX204710Side B
The Blue NileTinseltown In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Tinseltown In The Rain
by The Blue Nile · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Tinseltown In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Tinseltown In The Rain
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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.
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Linn Records LKS 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Linn Records LKS 212 / Linn Records LKS-2-1212", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Linn Records LKS 212 / Linn Records LKS-2-1212", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records LKS 21212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 756 / Virgin 106 756-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 396 / Virgin 601 396-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 396-213 / Virgin 601 39612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS 2-12 / Linn Records LKS-2-1212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS 2-12 / Linn Records LKS-2-1212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records SP-1735612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS-2 / Linn Records LKS 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATinseltown In The Rain5:53
- B1Regret3:47
- B2Heatwave (Instrumental)6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tinseltown In The Rain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tinseltown In The Rain are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Tinseltown In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia. One of them is Linn Records LKS 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Tinseltown In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LKS 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX204709 and MX204710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tinseltown 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.
