UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- M&G MAGXR 6Polydor 879 237-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAGXR 6 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
MAGXR 6 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Sunshine On A Rainy Day
by Zoë · 1990
16 pressings6 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Sunshine On A Rainy Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Sunshine On A Rainy Day
8 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- M&G MAGX 6Polydor 877 953-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- M&G MAGS 6Polydor MAGS 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- M&G MAGX 6 DJWAU! Mr. Modo Recordings MAGX 6 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MAGX 6 A-1U-1-1A side runout
MAGX 6 B-1U-1-1B side runout
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 1026-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 877 952-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX307499 / MX307499 877952-7 MR-1Side 1
MX307500 / MX307500 877952-7 MR-2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 877 952-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 877 952-7 / M&G 877 952-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | M&G 877 952-7 / Polydor 877 952-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | M&G MAGX 6 DJ / WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings MAGX 6 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | M&G MAGXR 6 / Polydor 879 237-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | M&G MAGX 6 / Polydor 877 953-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | M&G MAGS 6 / Polydor MAGS 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Polydor PRO 1026-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 867 575-1 / M&G MAGX 1412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 867 574-7 / M&G 867 574-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | M&G 867 574-7 / Polydor 867 574-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | M&G MAGS 14 / Polydor 867 574-77", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | M&G MAGX 14 DJ12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | M&G MAGX 14 / Polydor 867 575-112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | M&G MAGS 14 / Polydor 867 574-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sunshine On A Rainy Day (Extended 12" Mix)
- A2Sunshine On A Rainy Day (Instrumental)
- B1Sunshine On A Rainy Day (Boiler House 'Power' Mix)
- B2Sunshine On A Rainy Day (Accapella Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunshine On A Rainy Day are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sunshine On A Rainy Day are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Sunshine On A Rainy Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is M&G MAGXR 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunshine On A Rainy Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAGXR 6, MAGX 6, MAGS 6, MAGX 6 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAGXR 6 A-1U-1-1 and MAGXR 6 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunshine 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.