US
1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records K10426
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K50250A X'd out, K10426ASide A
K10426BSide B
The George Shearing QuintetSeptember In The Rain / Bop, Look And Listen
Vinyl pressings
September In The Rain / Bop, Look And Listen
by The George Shearing Quintet · 1949
15 pressings8 countriesJazz
September In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1949. 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 September In The Rain
7 pressings came out in 1949, the album's first year, in 5 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
1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 10426
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10426A A 2Side A runout; stamped, variant 1
10426B C 3Side B runout; stamped, variant 1
10426A B 2Side B runout; stamped, variant 2
10426B D 3Side B runout; stamped, variant 2
US
November 1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 10426
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
10426A 1 AA side runout stamped
10426B 1 AB side runout stamped
UK
1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM.235
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
49-S-86Runout Side A
49-S-88Runout Side B
Canada
1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 10426
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CA 10426ASide A runout; stamped
CA 10426BSide B runout; stamped
Italy
1949- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MGM 7620
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10426A 1 49-S-86Runout side A
10426B 1 49-S-88Runout side B
49-S-86Label side A
49-S-88Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1940s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Canada | MGM Records 10426First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Italy | MGM Records MGM 7620First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | Netherlands | MGM Records MGM. 235First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | UK | MGM Records MGM.235First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | MGM Records K10426First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1949 | US | MGM Records 10426First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1949 | US | MGM Records 1042610", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1949 | US | MGM Records 1042610", 78 RPM, Reissue | 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
| 1949 | US | MGM Records 10426First year10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo | 10", 78 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Italy | MGM Records MGM 7620Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MGM Records 1042610", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Finland | MGM Records MGM.235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records MGM. 0146Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Sweden | MGM Records MGM 6045Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | MGM Records MGM.235Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASeptember In The Rain
- BBop, Look And Listen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of September In The Rain are there?
15 vinyl pressings of September In The Rain are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1949 and 1950.
When was September In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1949, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is MGM Records K10426.
How do I tell if my copy of September In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K10426, 10426, MGM.235, MGM 7620) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K50250A X'd out, K10426A and K10426B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is September 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.
