Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8185-A-Runout A, etched
8185-B-Runout B, etched
TitanicRain 2000
Vinyl pressings
Rain 2000
by Titanic · 1972
26 pressings16 countriesClassic RockPop RockProg RockRock
Rain 2000 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 Rain 2000
19 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 8185CBS S 8185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8185-A-Runout side A etched
8185-B-Runout side B etched
UK
September 29, 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8185
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS 8185A1 2 ΛRunout A-side stamped
CBS 8185B1 1 ΛRunout B-side stamped
CBS S 8185 ALabel side-A
CBS S 8185 BLabel side-B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 8185
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Netherlands
July 1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 8185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8185-ARunout side A
8185-BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia C4-7240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Costa Rica | CBS 10834First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8185First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | CBS CBS 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS 8185 / CBS S 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Greece | CBS CBS 301376First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS CBS 8185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Italy | CBS CBS 8185First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Epic 5-11040First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 8185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | CBS CBS 8185First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | CBS CBS S 8185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARain 20003:45
- BBlond5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rain 2000 are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Rain 2000 are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Rain 2000 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Netherlands, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS S 8185.
How do I tell if my copy of Rain 2000 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 8185, 8185, CBS 8185, C4-7240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8185-A- and 8185-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rain 2000 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.