{"product_id":"rain-dragon-12-inch-single","title":"Rain, Dragon - 12 Inch Single","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDragon – Rain (12\" Single)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Rain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\" Vinyl Single (Limited Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/b\u003e July 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Mercury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Pop Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Deep Dive\" Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Limited Edition\" Status:\u003c\/b\u003e The Australian 12\" (Catalog: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e812 763-1\u003c\/b\u003e) was marketed as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/b\u003e from day one. While the 7\" single was everywhere, the 12\" was produced in smaller quantities to target club DJs and die-hard fans. If your sleeve has the \"Limited Edition\" text on the front, it's the genuine 1983 first press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Live B-Sides (The Real Value):\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the standard 7\" which usually featured \"It's Too Late\" as the B-side, the Australian 12\" is a goldmine for collectors because it features \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003etwo exclusive live tracks\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Ozambezi\" (Live)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Moroxy Bind\" (Live)\u003c\/b\u003e (sometimes listed as \"The Dreaded Moroxy Bind\") These recordings capture the raw energy of the band's 1983 reformation tour and were not included on the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eBody and the Beat\u003c\/i\u003e album, making this 12\" the only way to own them on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"John Luongo\" Mix:\u003c\/b\u003e While many Australian copies play the standard 3:33 version, some international 12\" imports (and rare local promos) feature the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eJohn Luongo Club Mix\u003c\/b\u003e (6:45). Check your track length; if \"Rain\" runs for over 6 minutes, you have the dance-floor remix which is highly prized by 80s synth-pop collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout Info:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix A:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e812 763 - 1A\u003c\/b\u003e hand-etched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastering Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003e\"Otto\"\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e\"EMI Studios 301\"\u003c\/b\u003e stamp. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eOtto Ruiter\u003c\/b\u003e was the legendary mastering engineer at EMI Sydney who gave this record its specific high-end \"shimmer\" that defined the 80s Australian pop sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The 12\" sleeve features an expanded version of the \"rainy window\" photography. Because the Australian cardstock used for 12\" singles in 1983 was often thinner than the LP jackets, these are highly susceptible to \"spine pinch\" and corner creases. A copy in \"Near Mint\" condition is increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e Keywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragon, Rain, 12 inch Vinyl, 1983, Mercury Records, Limited Edition, Australian Pressing, Ozambezi Live, Moroxy Bind, Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e Tags:\u003c\/b\u003e Australian Rock, 80s New Wave, Rare 12-inch Singles, Dragon Band Collector, EMI 301 Mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51409843126589,"sku":"5661","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-1828736-1380698367-8909.jpg?v=1771562179","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/rain-dragon-12-inch-single","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}