Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows

Gull

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aid of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain.”

Bomb Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Cover different Design and photography: Rodney Bowes Model: Candace Haslip”

Gull / Mediterraneo

calendar_today1976Spain

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain.”

Gull

calendar_today1976France

“Made and printed in France. Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain. Cat# GULP 22005 on spine and cover. Cat# GULP 22 005 on Label”

Gull

calendar_today1976Italy

“On front cover: con NEIL ARDLEY suonano IAN CARR PAUL BUCKMASTER TONY COE On back cover: CBS-SUGAR Compagnia Generale del Disco S.p.A., Milano Manufactured and printed in Italy by CBS-SUGAR S.p.A. 1976 under authorization from Gull Records London Distribuzione Messaggerie Musicali, Milano.”

Bomb Records

calendar_today1976Canada

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain.”

Gull

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aid of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain. Runouts are stamped.”

Gull

calendar_today1976Germany

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain.”

Line Records

calendar_today1987Germany

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976.”

Pure Pleasure Records

calendar_today2006United Kingdom

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain. All analogue audiophile reisssue on 180 gram vinyl.”

Lantern Heights

calendar_today2022Europe

“Heavy vinyl ltd to 500 copies”

Analogue October Records

calendar_todayDec 1, 2025United Kingdom

“Neil Ardley Kaleidoscope of Rainbows vinyl reissue (AOR003ST) is a deluxe 2×LP half-speed master from Abbey Road, limited to 1000 copies worldwide 2 LP DELUXE ABBEY ROAD HALF SPEED MASTER Mastered by Miles Showell Original Master Tapes used for Half Speed Mastering 12 page heavyweight bound insert with Essay Analogue October Records proudly presents the definitive vinyl reissue of Neil Ardley’s groundbreaking 1976 album Kaleidoscope of Rainbows. Widely regarded as Ardley’s magnum opus, this transcendent suite blends jazz, classical structures, and modal improvisation into a luminous sonic journey inspired by the colors of the rainbow. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios This vinyl reissue of Neil Ardley’s Kaleidoscope of Rainbows was mastered from the original analogue 15ips master tapes and were entrusted to renowned mastering engineer Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, who delivered a half-speed master cut with breathtaking clarity and depth. This meticulous process reveals new dimensions in Ardley’s compositions, unlocking textures and detail that have remained hidden for nearly half a century. To fully preserve the astonishing dynamics captured on the original tapes, the music has been presented across two LPs, giving the suite the space it needs to breathe. The result is a pressing that brings Ardley’s vision to life with unrivalled presence and nuance. Pressed with precision at Record Industry in the Netherlands, this reissue ensures the highest possible fidelity, pressed to perfection. The visual and tactile elements have been crafted with equal care: Selsey Press returns to deliver beautifully printed sleeves and inserts, setting a new benchmark for our reissues. Lovingly produced from the ground up by Craig Crane, this edition makes use of the original four sheets of CMYK film elements for the sleeve art — no scans, no shortcuts. Eighteen months in the making, every detail has been approached with the utmost dedication. This reissue not only expands the Analogue October Records catalogue but continues the label’s momentum, spurred on by the white-hot reviews of our first two reissues from both the audiophile community and the wider music press. Inside, you’ll find a lavish 12-page insert that expands the experience into a magazine-style chronicle of the album. Jazzwise editor Mike Flynn provides an authoritative essay tracing the history and significance of Kaleidoscope of Rainbows. In addition, Miles Showell contributes his own reflections on the half-speed mastering process, detailing both the artistry and the challenges of working with magnetic tapes that have survived nearly fifty years. The Music Commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain, Kaleidoscope of Rainbows was first taken on tour in 1975, culminating in a landmark performance at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall later that year. Following the tour, Neil Ardley reworked the material to better suit a studio setting, shaping the suite into its definitive form. The album was then recorded at London’s Morgan Studios, engineered by Martin Levan, and released in 1976 on the legendary independent label Gull Records. Structured around the seven colors of the rainbow, Ardley’s suite creates a musical spectrum that shifts seamlessly between pastoral beauty, explosive improvisation, and cosmic exploration. The recording brought together a remarkable ensemble: Ian Carr – trumpet, flugelhorn Barbara Thompson, Tony Coe, Brian Smith, Bob Bertles – saxophones and woodwind Geoff Castle – keyboards, synthesizers Ken Shaw – guitar Roger Sutton – bass guitar Paul Buckmaster – cello Roger Sellers – drums Trevor Tomkins – percussion With Ardley himself at the helm, weaving synthesizer textures into the arrangements, the result is an expansive suite that is both cerebral and deeply emotional — a crowning achievement of 1970s British jazz.”

Dusk Fire Records

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Made in England. 12-page booklet. This Dusk Fire recording was 24 Bit/96kHz digitally-remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London, December 2004, using original master tapes. From back cover: "Re-mastered, re-evaluated this landmark 1976 recording by a who's who of British jazz - including Barbara Thompson, Ian Carr (Nucleus), Tony Coe, Geoff castle and Dave Macrae - reaffirms Neil Ardley as one of the most important innovators of British modern jazz."”

Line Records

calendar_today1987Germany

“Originally released in 1976. Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976.”

AMP Records

calendar_today1996United Kingdom

“TT: 76:26 Recorded March 1976 (tracks 1 to 9), May 1980 (tracks 10, 11), July 1991 (track 12).”

Dusk Fire Records

calendar_today2005United Kingdom

“Different matrix and SID codes to [r3126852]. Remainder of packaging appears identical. Jewel case with black tray Includes a 12-page booklet Some copies have a "[a8300860] Media" sticker affixed on the jewel case. Made in England. © 1976 [l96827] © 2005 [l284791] (P) 2005 [l96827] This Dusk Fire recording was 24 Bit/96kHz digitally-remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London, December 2004, using original master tapes. From back cover: "Re-mastered, re-evaluated this landmark 1976 recording by a who's who of British jazz - including Barbara Thompson, Ian Carr (Nucleus), Tony Coe, Geoff castle and Dave Macrae - reaffirms Neil Ardley as one of the most important innovators of British modern jazz."”

Air Mail Archive

calendar_todayJan 7, 2006Japan

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Originally released on Gull (GULP 1018) in 1976. Comes in CD sized papersleeve album replica, with Obi-strip and insert of notes in Japanese. "24 Bit remaster 2005"”

Belle Antique

calendar_todayMay 25, 2022Japan

“Originally released on Gull (GULP 1018) in 1976. Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, UK, 1976. Made in Japan. ℗ 1976 Gull Entertainment Ltd. © 2022 Belle Antique. Packaged in a mini LP sleeve with obi, Japanese liner notes and cloth CD sleeve in a resealable clear plastic sleeve.”

Gull

calendar_today1976United Kingdom

“Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, 1976. Special Thanks to Colin Richardson & Ian Carr. Kaleidoscope of Rainbows commissioned by the Camden Festival with the aids of funds provided by the Arts Council of Great Britain.”