Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records ST 37002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Andy KimRainbow Ride
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow Ride
by Andy Kim · 1968
10 pressings8 countriesPsychedelic RockPop RockRockPop
Rainbow Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Rainbow Ride
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Dot Records ST 37002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Argentina | Dot Records 12.802LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Brazil | RGE XRLP 6224 / Dot Records XRLP 6224LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Dot Records 1C 062-90 023 / Steed Records 1C 062-90 023LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 24106LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Steed Records ST 37002 / Steed Records ST-37002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Steed Records ST 7002 / Steed Records ST-7002LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Steed Records ST 37002 / Steed Records ST-37002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Dot Records ST-37002 / Steed Records ST-37002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Dot Records SZL-933655LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rainbow Ride2:47
- A2Please Be True3:08
- A3Nobody's Ever Going Anywhere3:59
- A4Baby While You're Young3:36
- A5I Found Her2:25
- A6I Want You3:20
- B1Mr. Music Man3:34
- B2Foundation Of My Soul2:26
- B3I Wonder If I Care As Much3:07
- B4Wonderful You2:30
- B5Gee Girl2:54
- B6To Be Continued3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow Ride are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rainbow Ride are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Rainbow Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Canada. One of them is Dot Records ST 37002.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 37002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rainbow Ride 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.
