Rain and Tears
Aphrodite's child
38 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 2562289 |
| Excel File Row | 19 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:48:08 |
| Pressing Year | 1968 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 45 RPM |
| Country of Pressing | Greece |
| Record Label | Mercury |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | 132 501 MCF |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 132 501 1F 2 670 P |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 132 501 2F 2 670 P |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Genre | Pop |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This 1968 pressing of the "Rain and Tears" 45 rpm single by Aphrodite's Child, released by Mercury, is a historic example that documents the international explosion of this Greek band. The universal melody that made it a global success was not an original creation *ex novo*, but rather a bold and inspired reinterpretation of Johann Pachelbel's celebrated "Canone in Re maggiore". It was the young Vangelis Papathanassiou, already a visionary composer and arranger for the group, who recognised the potential of this baroque gem. The ingenious transposition into a psychedelic pop ballad, enhanced by Demis Roussos' unmistakable voice and the orchestral arrangements, proved to be a stroke of musical genius. The single quickly conquered the charts across Europe, from France to Italy and the Netherlands, becoming a generational anthem. This anecdote highlights Aphrodite's Child's innovative ability to skillfully blend different musical eras, redefining the boundaries of pop and asserting their pioneering role in nascent European progressive rock. An essential record for every collector.
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Official Tracklist
- A - Rain And Tears
- B - Don't Try To Catch A River
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