UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- M And M Records DOGS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: DOGS 1 A-1J-1-1-1
Side 2: DOGS 1 B-1J-1-1-1
The Dogs D'AmourHow Come It Never Rains
Vinyl pressings
How Come It Never Rains
by The Dogs D'Amour · 1987
11 pressings3 countriesBlues RockGarage RockRock
How Come It Never Rains 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 How Come It Never Rains
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | M And M Records DOGS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | China Records DDI 3011 / Polydor DDI 30117", Promo, 45 RPM, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM, Single · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | China Records CHINAX 112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | China Records CHINA 17" | 7" |
| 1989 | Germany | China Records 871 486-7 / China Records CHINA 137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHING 13 / China Records CHINA 137", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHINX 13 / China Records 871 487-112" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHIXP 13 / China Records 871 489-112", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHING 13 / China Records 871 488-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | China Records CHINA 13 / China Records 871 486-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | China Records CHINA 137", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHow Come It Never Rains
- B1Sometimes
- B2Last Bandit
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Come It Never Rains are there?
11 vinyl pressings of How Come It Never Rains are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was How Come It Never Rains first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is M And M Records DOGS 1, released December 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of How Come It Never Rains is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DOGS 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1: DOGS 1 A-1J-1-1-1 and Side 2: DOGS 1 B-1J-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Come It Never Rains 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.