UK
October 22, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1280Virgin 113 718
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 1280 A-1 U-1-Q3 DRunout side A
VS 1280 B-1 U-1-Q2 DRunout side B
Wendy & LisaRainbow Lake
Vinyl pressings
Rainbow Lake
by Wendy & Lisa · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockElectronicRock
Rainbow Lake was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Lake
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTA 1280Virgin VST 1280
- Format
- Box Set, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DMM D VST 1280 A-1 U-1-1Runout, Side A – stamped, "TOWNHOUSE DMM" hand etched
TOWNHOUSE DMM D VST 1280 B-1 U-1-2Runout, Side B – stamped, "TOWNHOUSE DMM" hand etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1280Virgin 613 718
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VST 1280 A-1 U-1-2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMRunout side A
VST 1280 B-1 U-1-2 D TOWN HOUSE DMMRunout side B
VST 1280-ALabel side A
VST 1280-BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1280
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST DJ 1280
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DMM D VST 1280 A-1 U-1-Runout, side A – stamped, "TOWNHOUSE DMM" etched
TOWNHOUSE DMM D VST 1280 B-1 U-1-Runout, side B – stamped, "TOWNHOUSE DMM" etched
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VS 1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 697 / Virgin VS 1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 697 / Virgin VS 1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Virgin 613 718First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Virgin 113718First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSTA 1280 / Virgin VST 1280First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Single · Limited | Box Set, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Single · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1280 / Virgin 613 718First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1280First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST DJ 1280First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1280 / Virgin 113 718First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARainbow Lake (12 Into 7 Remix)
- BRainbow Lake (Album Remix)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rainbow Lake are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rainbow Lake are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Rainbow Lake first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany. One of them is Virgin VS 1280, released October 22, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Rainbow Lake is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1280, VSTA 1280, VST 1280, VST DJ 1280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1280 A-1 U-1-Q3 D and VS 1280 B-1 U-1-Q2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rainbow Lake 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.
