US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1050
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow Seeker
by Joe Sample · 1978
33 pressings12 countriesJazz-FunkSmooth JazzJazz
Rainbow Seeker was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Seeker
19 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-27072
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA 1050A SP 1-1Side A Runout
AA 1050B SP 1-1Side B Runout
(AA-1050-A SP)Side A Label
AA-1050-B SP)Side B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1050
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AA 1050A-1B SXSide A runout etched
AA 1050B-1B SXTSide B runout etched
AA 1050A-1A SXTSide 1 Stamped (Variant 1)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1050MCA Records AA-1050
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AA-1050
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.26-404-108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | ABC Records 68.088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8132-ABFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | ABC Records YX-8132-ABFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Portugal | Abc Records MP-9.014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | ABC Records AA-1050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Korea | Not On Label (Joe Sample) 7797LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1978 | Spain | ABC Records 17.1319/3 / Mediterraneo 17.1319/3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCL 1624 / MCA Records COPS 10154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | ABC Records AA-1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-27072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MAA 1050 / MCA Records 9022-1050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | ABC Records AA-1050 / MCA Records MCA-27072LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Jazz Unlimited Special Series JUN-4008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | MCA Records P-11524LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | MCA Records P-11524LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3278LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1624 / ABC Records AA 1050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records ABCL 5245LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rainbow Seeker5:23
- A2In All My Wildest Dreams4:07
- A3There Are Many Stops Along The Way5:56
- A4Melodies Of Love4:36
- B1Fly With Wings Of Love7:31
- B2As Long As It Lasts4:05
- B3Islands In The Rain4:15
- B4Together We'll Find A Way6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow Seeker are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Rainbow Seeker are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1984.
When was Rainbow Seeker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records AA-1050.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow Seeker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA-1050, MCA-27072, ABCL 5245, MCL 1624) 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 Seeker 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.
