UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1079 A-3URunout side A
CHR 1079 B-1URunout side B
CHR.1079-ALabel side A
CHR.1079-BLabel side B
Various ArtistsOver The Rainbow (The Last Concert, Live!)
Vinyl pressings
Over The Rainbow (The Last Concert, Live!)
by Various Artists · 1975
12 pressings9 countriesClassic RockProg RockRockBlues
Over The Rainbow was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Over The Rainbow
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 35494
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1079-A-2GA: - 1ASide A
CHR-1079-B-1A-2G:Side B
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA - CHR 1079Arunout side A
MPO WEA CHR 1079Brunout side B
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6307 547
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6307547 1Y 320Side A
10 AA 6307547 2Y 320Side B
AA 6307 547.1 YSide A label
AA 6307 547.2 YSide B label
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1079 - 1 19/5/75Runout side A
CHR 1079 - 2 19/5/75Runout side B
CHR 1079 / 1Label side A
CHR 1079 / 2Label 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Chrysalis CYL.35494 / Chrysalis L 35494LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 547First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Chrysalis CHR 1079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 35494First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Chrysalis 89115-lFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-71013LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-71013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Wheelin' 'N' Dealin'3:14
- A2Grand Hotel7:50
- A3Brickyard Blues4:25
- A4I Am The Walrus4:17
- B1Hokey Pokey3:40
- B2Halfway Between Heaven And Earth6:22
- B3Discover The Lover5:10
- B4Saviour5:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Over The Rainbow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Over The Rainbow are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Over The Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1079.
How do I tell if my copy of Over The Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1079, L 35494, 6307 547, 89115-l) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1079 A-3U and CHR 1079 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Over The 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.
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