UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 460451 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Dolly PartonRainbow
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow
by Dolly Parton · 1987
13 pressings13 countriesCountryCountry RockPop RockPop
Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 12 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 40968Columbia FC 40968
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 40968 G1A G1 AN (PXTR)Variant 1, Side A runout
PBL-40968-1A G1 C11Variant 1, Side B runout
AL 40968 G1B G1 AM (PXTR)Variant 2, Side A runout
PBL-40968-1A G1 B2Variant 2, Side B runout
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 460451 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX219951
MX219952
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS 231143Discos CBS 231.143
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SIDE A: AL-40968
SIDE B: BL-40968
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 40968
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-40968-1A 2Z DM-Side A, etched
BL-40968-1A 2Z DMSide B, etched
AL 40968Side A label
BL 40968Side B label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 460451 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 450451 1A 1Side 1
01 450451 1B 1Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 460451 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Discos CBS 231143 / Discos CBS 231.143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia FC 40968First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS 460451 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 460451First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | CBS 460451-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Africa | CBS ASF 3177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS 460451 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | CBS 460451 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Columbia C 40968 / Columbia FC 40968First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.591First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Zimbabwe | CBS ASF 3177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | CBS CBS 460451 1 / Suzy CBS 460451 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The River Unbroken
- A2I Know You By Heart
- A3Dump The Dude
- A4Red Hot Screaming Love (Live)
- A5Make Love Work
- B1Everyday Hero
- B2Two Lovers
- B3Could I Have Your Autograph
- B4Savin' It For You
- B5More Than I Can Say
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rainbow are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS 460451 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 460451 1, C 40968, 231143, FC 40968) 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 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.
