US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST1021 5A side runout
ST1022 5B side runout
ST-1021A side label
ST-1022B side label
Andy KimRainbow Ride / Resurrection
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow Ride / Resurrection
by Andy Kim · 1968
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Rainbow Ride / Resurrection 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 / Resurrection
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ST-1021A side label
ST-1022B side label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Steed Records 45-711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records ZK-2699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records 45-60055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Dot Records ZK-2699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Greece | Dot Records 45-60055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Dot Records 45-711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Steed Records 45-711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Steed Records 45-711First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Steed Records 45-711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | Brazil | RGE CS-70.3517", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records STEED 711X7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Dot Records DT 24010 / Dot Records DT 24.0107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | UK | Dot Records DOT 1187", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Dot Records DOT 1187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Dot Records D 1287", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ARainbow Ride2:47
- BResurrection4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow Ride / Resurrection are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rainbow Ride / Resurrection are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Rainbow Ride / Resurrection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Greece. One of them is Steed Records 45-711.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow Ride / Resurrection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-711, ZK-2699, 45-60055) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1021 5 and ST1022 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rainbow Ride / Resurrection 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.
