US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The CascadesMaybe The Rain Will Fall
Vinyl pressings
Maybe The Rain Will Fall
by The Cascades · 1969
10 pressings4 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
Maybe The Rain Will Fall was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Maybe The Rain Will Fall
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
311 MR ᐱ ∆77218A runout
312 MR ᐱ ∆77218-XB runout
(.311)A label
(.312)B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
.311-T3A-Side Runout Etching
.312-T3B-Side Runout Etching
.311A-Side Label
.312B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
.311A-Side Runout Etching
.312B-Side Runout Etching
(MR)Stamped Logo (Both Sides)
.311A-Side Label
UK
September 1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records UN 508
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | UNI Records UN 508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55152First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | UNI Records UN 508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | UNI Records 551527", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMaybe The Rain Will Fall2:34
- BNaggin' Cries2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maybe The Rain Will Fall are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Maybe The Rain Will Fall are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Maybe The Rain Will Fall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is UNI Records 55152.
How do I tell if my copy of Maybe The Rain Will Fall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55152, UN 508, MCA 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maybe The Rain Will Fall 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.