The Alarm – Rain In Summertime (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Rain In The Summertime” is a single by Welsh alternative rock band The Alarm, released by I.R.S. Records in 1987.

The single is from a band who emerged from North Wales in the late 1970s. They opened for acts such as U2 and Bob Dylan, which helped the band to became a popular alternative rock band of the 1980s.

“Rain In The Summertime” reached no.18 in the UK Singles Chart, the single was taken from the LP Eye of the Hurricane.

These remixes appear to be exclusive to the North American, and Japanese 12″ releases.

SIDE A:
Rain In The Summertime (Thunder Mix) 8:36

SIDE B:
Rain In The Summertime (Lightning Mix) 7:20
Rain In The Summertime (Instrumental Mix) 5:13

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-23811
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

CREDITS:
Engineer –Tony Platt
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer –John PorterThe Alarm
Written-By – The Alarm

NOTES:
From the LP “EYE OF THE HURRICANE”

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SERGIO
December 24, 2022 3:42 pm

I’ve been waiting for this big 12”. Thank you very much brother and Merry Christmas

Daniel
Daniel
December 19, 2022 3:55 am

Wow! great post. I’m a little late to comment but I was very busy these last weeks. I love this song and the mixes are awesome. Thanks a lot 🙂

Marco
Marco
December 14, 2022 2:30 pm

Nice to see more Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero remixes posted on BTG. I am a fan of their remix output.

Thanks Paul 🙂

Gary
Gary
December 13, 2022 9:53 pm

Great song. Look forward to how this new turntable checks out…

Grant
Grant
December 13, 2022 5:26 pm

YESSSSS!!!
Thanks a ton for this!

gnihtytterp
gnihtytterp
December 13, 2022 4:13 pm

Many thanks for the Alarm !! what a fantastic band, really appreciated!

transito
transito
December 13, 2022 1:58 pm

Very good theme, it brings back good memories of the 80s, I will enjoy it in its versions. Thank you very much, greetings to all.

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
December 13, 2022 1:08 pm

Thanks Paul!! Love the U2 vibe in this song, which no doubt helped them sell records! Thanks for the pristine transfer.

negative1
negative1
December 13, 2022 12:39 pm

Hi Paul, What a surprise. Did not expect to see this song here. I actually liked a few of the singles from this band. much like big country, and other anthemic rock sounding groups. however, they were not as popular or even as well known. much later on, after the lead singer of big country passed away. the lead singer from the alarm joined them on a tour, and helped them out, with a new album too. i have this single, but you did a great transfer of it now. so thanks again for that. (you might want to change… Read more »

Robert
Robert
December 13, 2022 12:25 pm

I love it when the burningtheground.net opens and I exclaim, “Oooh! That’s a good one!” :). Thanks, Paul!

Jeff
Jeff
December 13, 2022 11:10 am

Thanks so much Paul for this incredible Alarm single!! I am a major fan!! They should have been bigger!! You are making my Holiday very happy and joyful!!

Jeff

Kevin
December 13, 2022 10:24 am

FYI: There is another mix of Rain In The Summertime called the “Through The Haze Mix” but it is actually the same as the “Thunder Mix”.