Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1293X
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
The Partridge FamilyWalking In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Walking In The Rain
by The Partridge Family · 1972
12 pressings11 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Walking In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Walking In The Rain
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 1293XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 1517" | 7" |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Bell Records 2008 1517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 1517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Bell Records 2008 1517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | South Africa | Bell Records PS 2627", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 1517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 12937", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 12937", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | Bell Records 2008 151 / PGP RTB S-536937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 1517", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Bell Records 2008 1517", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWalking In The Rain
- BTogether We're Better
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Walking In The Rain are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Walking In The Rain are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Walking In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Canada. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1293X.
How do I tell if my copy of Walking In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1293X) 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 Walking 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.
