US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR-0015
- Format
- LP, Album
Resurrection BandRainbow's End
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow's End
by Resurrection Band · 1979
11 pressings4 countriesClassic RockBlues RockHard RockRock
Rainbow's End was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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's End
8 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR-0015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0015-A RE-1 FUTURE DISC MR Δ 25962Etched Side A
SSR-0015-B-RE-1 MR Δ 25962XEtched Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR-0015Star Song R-8015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0015-A - RE SLM △83 DISKWERKS
SSR-0015-B SLM △83-X DISKWERKS
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR-0015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR-0015-A RE + SLM + Δ83 K.V. DISKWERKS 8150Etched Side A
SSR-0015-B-RE + CM + Δ 83-X DISKWERKSEtched Side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rhema Records SSR-0015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SSR 0015A YPRX 1926ASide A
SSR 0015B YPRX 1926BSide B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Star Song SSR-0015
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Rhema Records SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Canada | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Star Song SSR-0015 / Star Song R-8015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Star Song SSR-0015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Kingsway Music KMR 333LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Girder Records GR1127LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Star Song SSR-0015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Midnight Son3:18
- A2Strongman3:14
- A3Afrikaans3:32
- A4Skyline3:06
- A5Paint A Picture4:48
- B1Rainbow's End2:04
- B2Concert For A Queen3:02
- B3Sacrifice Of Love3:14
- B4The Wolfsong3:10
- B5Everytime It Rains4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow's End are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rainbow's End are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2023.
When was Rainbow's End first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Star Song SSR-0015.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow's End is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSR-0015) 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's End 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.