UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-47379-T1-1C KU 1 JTSide A runout
DR-47380-T1-1C IM 1 JT D̶R̶-̶4̶7̶4̶2̶9̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶Side B runout
DR 47379Label side A
DR 47380Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow
by The Marmalade · 1970
39 pressings27 countriesFolk RockAcousticRock
Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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
37 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 25 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
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13035
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR-47379-TI-ICRunout Groove A Side
DR-47380-TI-ICRunout Groove B Side
DR.47379Label Side A
DR.47380Label Side B
UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 47379-TI-ICLabel Side A
DR 47380-TI-ICLabel Side B
UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-47379-T1-1CRunout Side A, Stamped
DR-47380-T1-1C D̶R̶-̶4̶7̶4̶2̶9̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶Runout Side B, Stamped
DR 47379Label side A
DR 47380Label side B
UK
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.13035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR 47379-TI-IC C U 2 DRunout, side A
D̶R̶-̶4̶7̶4̶2̶9̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶ DR 47380-TI-IC 1Runout, side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-20059
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR 47379 -Side A etched
DR 47380 -Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Decca Y-9173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Decca 26.241 YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6080First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | London Records L. 20059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Chile | London Records DLM 17245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Denmark | Decca F 13 035 / Decca F. 13035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Europe | Decca F 13035 / Decca F.13035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca DL 25 404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Decca DL 25 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5171First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | Decca F.13035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Ireland | Decca F.13035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Ireland | Decca F.13035First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Decca F 13035 / Decca 45 - F 13035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | London Records DR 47379First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Decca F 130357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Pakistan | Decca F-130357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARainbow
- BThe Ballad Of Cherry Flavar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow are there?
39 vinyl pressings of Rainbow are listed here, from 27 countries.
When was Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, US, France, South Africa and more. One of them is Decca F 13035, released July 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13035, F.13035, 45-20059, 45-LON-20059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-47379-T1-1C KU 1 JT and DR-47380-T1-1C IM 1 JT D̶R̶-̶4̶7̶4̶2̶9̶-̶T̶1̶-̶1̶C̶. 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.
