US
June 30, 1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7031WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Blue MagicChasing Rainbows / You Won't Have To Tell Me Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Chasing Rainbows / You Won't Have To Tell Me Goodbye
by Blue Magic · 1975
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Chasing Rainbows was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Chasing Rainbows
8 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7031WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7031WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-75C-31005SPMatrix (Long Version)
ST-75C-31006SPMatrix (Short Version)
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7031WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 45-7031WMOT Records 45-7031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Plastic Products Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-75C-31005-3 PP AS F/WnsSide A Runout, Etched
ST-75C-31006-2AS-DJ PP F/WnsSide B Runout, Etched
ST-75C-31005-PLSide A Label
ST-75C-31006-PLSide B Label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | New Zealand | Atlantic 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-7031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic 45-70317" | 7" |
| ? | US | ATCO Records 45-7031 / WMOT Records 45-70317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChasing Rainbows4:12
- BYou Won't Have To Tell Me Goodbye4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chasing Rainbows are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Chasing Rainbows are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Chasing Rainbows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is ATCO Records 45-7031, released June 30, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Chasing Rainbows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-7031, ATCO7031) 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 Chasing 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.
