UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 12 EA 171EMI America 12EA 171
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
The Melody MakersMet Her On A Rainy Day
Vinyl pressings
Met Her On A Rainy Day
by The Melody Makers · 1984
15 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae
Met Her On A Rainy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Met Her On A Rainy Day
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EA 171T A-2U-1-1-X1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EA 171T B-2U-1-1-3Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 171
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
EA 171T A-2U-1-1-X1Runout (Stamped) Side A
EA 171T B-2U-1-1-3Runout (Stamped) Side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AMI-1267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 31C 006 200161
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 31C 052 200188Z
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1267First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 200161First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 052 200188ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI America 1C K 062 2001886First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI America 1C 006 2001617First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Rita Marley Music XW0040First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Rita Marley Music XW0040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI America 1A 006-2001617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | EMI America 2001886First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | EMI America 2001617First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | EMI America AMIJ 533First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America 12 EA 171 / EMI America 12EA 171First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America EA 171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America EA 171First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AMet Her On A Rainy Day3:22
- BCan't Be What You Want To Be3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Met Her On A Rainy Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Met Her On A Rainy Day are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Met Her On A Rainy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is EMI America 12 EA 171.
How do I tell if my copy of Met Her On A Rainy Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 EA 171, EA 171, AMI-1267, 31C 006 200161) 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 Met Her On A Rainy Day 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.