UK
November 17, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 8152 -1 0 KTRunout side A
45 KR 8153 -1 0 KTRunout side B
45KR 8152Label side A
45KR 8153Label side B
Box TopsNeon Rainbow
Vinyl pressings
Neon Rainbow
by Box Tops · 1967
12 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Neon Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Neon Rainbow
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 9 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
November 17, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2070
- Format
- 7", Promo
Belgium
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside RSS 120
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KR 8150Label & runout side A
KR 8151Label & runout side B
Denmark
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 KR 8152-1Side A, stamped
45 KR 8153-1Side B, stamped
Greece
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 7502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Multicoloured
Greece
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 7502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
( BR 7502 A )Label Side A
( BR 7502 B )Label Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Belgium | Stateside RSS 120First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Stateside SS 2070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Bell Records 7502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Greece | Bell Records 7502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Ireland | Stateside SS(I)2070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Mexico | Capitol Discos 6273First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Stateside SS 2070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Singapore | Stateside SS-2070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Spain | Stateside LSS 616First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2070First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 112567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANeon Rainbow
- BShe Knows How
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Neon Rainbow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Neon Rainbow are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Neon Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, Greece and more. One of them is Stateside SS 2070, released November 17, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Neon Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS 2070, RSS 120, 7502, SS(I)2070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 KR 8152 -1 0 KT and 45 KR 8153 -1 0 KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Neon Rainbow 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.
