France
March 8, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2 056 074Polydor 2056 074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2056074 1 A 380 AEtched side A
2056074 1 B 380 AEtched side B
Black SwanEchoes And Rainbows
Vinyl pressings
Echoes And Rainbows
by Black Swan · 1971
17 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Echoes And Rainbows was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Echoes And Rainbows
16 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
UK
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMBS 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Brazil | Red Bird Records RBS 4006First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Able ABE.1701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 10 287 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Greece | International Polydor Production NHH 2056 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | Italy | Durium DE. 2755 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 2755First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE. 2755First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1971 | Netherlands | MCA Records MCS 2508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Opalo OPL-10First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Epic EPC 7679First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2 056 074 / Polydor 2056 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Greece | International Polydor Production NHH 2056 074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Ember Records EMBS 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Holo HL-0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEchoes And Rainbows
- BBelong Belong
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Echoes And Rainbows are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Echoes And Rainbows are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Echoes And Rainbows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, UK, Greece, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor 2 056 074, released March 8, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Echoes And Rainbows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 056 074, EMBS 303, NHH 2056 074, RBS 4006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2056074 1 A 380 A and 2056074 1 B 380 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Echoes And Rainbows 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.