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Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“Inside gatefold cover: © 1976 Eule Music, Inc. / Armchair Music, BMI. Gatefold back cover: Printed and made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd, England © ℗ 1976 D.P.(O.) Limited Labels: ℗ 1976 DP (O) Limited Owl Music Made in England Si...”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / PGP RTB / Polydor Records
Yugoslavia“Originally released in 1976 as Polydor 2490 137. Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Special thanks to: Mack, Hans, Furgie, Thee Ox, Colin, David, Raymond, Bob, Bruce Payne, E.H. Reid, The Late Ron Quinton, Gerte, Gary, ...”
Cat#: 2391 224 · LP 55 5631
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United KingdomCat#: 2490 137
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Netherlands“Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Matrix cat# etched until part beginnig with AA... and STERLING stamped. Printed in England. Made in Holland”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Greece“Matte sleeve compared to laminated front cover only of this version Rising and Varnish (shiny) of this press Rainbow Rising Label: Ⓟ1976 Phonogram 410 X. Made In Greece”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Greece“Laminated front cover only Label: Ⓟ1976 Phonogram 410 X. Made In Greece”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“1st pressing. MacNeill credit on back cover. 1-4. Owl Music Ltd." written on A-side label. 1.2. Owl Music Ltd." written on B-side label.”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“Similar to Rainbow Rising but the Side A label has different typesetting with the line, "Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie Dio". Gold stamped "Limited Edition Special Price." printed on front cover. Made in England. On spine "POLYDOR DELUXE ...”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Canada“Gatefold. OY-1-1601 on edge and label. 2391 224 on label. Made in Canada. The bottom text on labels above Polydor logo is different from Rising this version reads (overseas) instead of (o)”
Cat#: 2391 224 · OY-1-1601
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Netherlands“Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76.”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records
United States“Monarch Record Mfg. Co. Test Pressing labels”
Cat#: OY-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Mexico“EL DISCO ES CULTURA LRG 16200, 2391 224 Oyster and Polydor on labels Single cover Texts in labels are both English and Spanish Some pressings include a sticker on the front sleeve”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
New Zealand“Released in a laminated gatefold sleeve. Band name on labels is Blackmore's Rainbow.”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“Top RH Side of Back Cover: DELUXE 2490 137 Also available on Cassette 3177 224 and 8 Track cartridge 3827 224 Lower Back Cover Printed and made in England by MacNeill Press C P 1976 D.P.(O.) Limited Record Label 1-4. Owl Music. 2490-...”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“Side A mastered at Sterling Sound, side B at Masterdisk. Difference to all other released (up to date) are the following points: - this version has Owl Music (without Ltd.) on both labels - Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd. -Cat# on label...”
Cat#: 2490 137 · 2490-137
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Spain“Close to Rising but different rim text on labels.”
Cat#: 23 91 224
Rainbow Rising = 虹を翔る覇者
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“Subsequent 2nd version gatefold cover with narrower obi (without Limited Edition text/NO stars at top/bottom of obi), and NO poster. Includes a green-tinted 4-page insert featuring Japanese liner notes and lyrics in both English & Japane...”
Cat#: MWF 1004
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc. Non-gatefold sleeve. No barcode. PRC Richmond pressing. The other PRC Richmond pressing listed is a gatefold sleeve. "STERLING" stamped in runouts.”
Cat#: 2391 224 · OY-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“77 on side 1 runout, 33 on side 2”
Cat#: 2391 224 · OY-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records
Canada“Gatefold. OY-1-1601 on edge and label. 2391 224 on label. Made in Canada.”
Cat#: OY-1-1601
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United Kingdom“Similar to Rising but the Side A label has different typesetting with the line, "Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie Dio".”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“1st pressing. MacNeill credit on back cover. "1-4.Copyright Control" instead of "1-4. Owl Music Ltd." written on A-side label. "1.2.Copyright Control" instead of "1.2. Owl Music Ltd." written on B-side label.”
Cat#: 2490 137
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Germany“Hype Sticker ("Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow") is removable. Credited to "Blackmore's Rainbow" on label Diese Langspielplatte ist auch als MusiCassette 3177 224 lieferbar Copyright/rim text: Alle Urheber- und Leistungsschutzrechte vorbe...”
Cat#: 2391 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
AustraliaCat#: 2391 224
CD(95)
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“Different artwork layout: missing the Rock CD Fair logo on the OBI and price Yen 3,300 on both OBI & inlay compared to Rising which is showing the price on OBI & inlay, but not the Rock CD Fair logo on the OBI compared to Rising which is...”
Cat#: P33P 25021
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records / Thames
Europe“Originally released in 1976. This is an early German pressing with empty full silver inner mould. Later version with MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO in inner mould can be found here: Rising. This release is very similar to Rising, but this r...”
Cat#: 823 655-2
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“Different OBI layout: Rock CD Fair logo and price Yen 3,300 compared to Rising which is showing the price but not the logo Released with 24 page booklet containing lyrics in English & Japanese language. Liner notes are printed in Japan...”
Cat#: P33P 25021
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“Manufactured By Polydor K.K., Japan KA 8609 Ⓒ Ⓟ 1976 D.P.(O.) Limited Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. On disc: Made in Japan Released with 24 page booklet containing lyrics in English & Japanese language. Liner no...”
Cat#: P33P 25021
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
JapanCat#: P33P 25021
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United StatesCat#: 823 655-2 · 823 655-2 Y-1
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
GermanyCat#: 823 655-2
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
France“Los Angeles mix”
Cat#: 823 655-2
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“Compared to Rising this edition has has a white stripe and no additional text on the back of the OBI The CD has a different matrix style and a additional 'big block' barcode in the mirror band. Released with 24 page booklet containing ...”
Cat#: POCP-1802
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
JapanCat#: P33P-25021 · POCP-1802
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Japan“The edition without the text and a white stripe on the OBI can be found here Rising Ⓒ Ⓟ 1976 D.P.(O.) Limited POLYDOR K.K., Made in Japan KA 90∙5∙1 Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. On disc: Made in Japan POLYDOR K...”
Cat#: POCP-1802
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
South Korea“℗1976 PolyGram Records Inc., USA ©1976 PolyGram Records Inc., USA Originally released in 1976 as Polydor 2490 137. Published by Eule Music, Inc./Armchair Music - BMI Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Special thanks to...”
Cat#: 823 655-2 · DG 0807
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76.”
Cat#: POCP-9081
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“Cardboard mini LP replica CD, includes 16 page booklet of lyrics and release notes in both Japanese and English.”
Cat#: POCP-9156
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Europe“Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Digitally remastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗ 1976 Polydor Records © 1976 Polydor Records, a Universal Music Company Package in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 4...”
Cat#: 547 361-2
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
United StatesCat#: 314 547 361-2
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Europe“Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Digitally remastered at Universal Music Group Studios. ℗ 1976 Polydor Records © 1976 Polydor Records, a Universal Music Company Package in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 4...”
Cat#: 547 361-2
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Europe“Packaged in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 4-page insert. Different center on CD than on Rising. The center is partially silver and clear. Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. ℗ 1976 Polydor Records © 1976 Po...”
Cat#: 547 361-2
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“In jewel case, with obi and extra liner notes and lyrics in Japanese. Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76.”
Cat#: POCY-3012
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“Ⓟ© 1976 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. © 1976 Purple (USA) Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Digitally remastered at Universal Music Group Studios. On disc: Made in Japan Comes w...”
Cat#: UICY-9191
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“Ⓟ© 1976 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. © 1976 Purple (USA) Music, Inc. (BMI) Recorded at Musicland Studios sometime in Feb. '76. Digitally remastered at Universal Music Group Studios. On disc: Made in Japan”
Cat#: UICY-9191
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
JapanCat#: UICY-95034
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Japan“Clear tray jewel case. Contains two booklets (4 and 16-page) with photos and japanese/ english lyrics text.”
Cat#: UICY-6369
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
Russia“Total playing time: 33'41" A release for Russia packaged in a jewel case with transparent tray, includes 4 page booklet. Actual track durations differ from the written ones (detected by EAC program): Track 1: 6'04" Track 2: 3'43" Track...”
Cat#: 073145473619
Tape(47)
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Spain“Red paper labels. 80 in circle on spine Rights by BIEM / GEMA”
Cat#: 31 77 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Germany“simiilar editon as Rainbow Rising (Printed in Germany), but inlay says: Printed in West-Germany”
Cat#: 3177 224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
GermanyCat#: 3199 294
Rising
chevron_rightPGP RTB / Polydor Records
Yugoslavia“At side A label and cover, Track A1 title is misspelled as "Tabor Woman".”
Cat#: LK 57214
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“Club Edition, CRC”
Cat#: CT-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“All selections written and arranged by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie Dio Produced by Martin Birch PUBLISHER: Copyright Control Also available on Polydor LP 2490 137 and Musicassette 3177 224 ℗ 1976 DP (O) LIMITED Made in England....”
Cat#: 3827 224
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
CanadaCat#: OY4-1-1601
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
CanadaCat#: 0Y8-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
New ZealandCat#: 3177 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
BrazilCat#: 3177 224
Rising
chevron_rightPGP RTB
Yugoslavia“A1 track misprint on cassette and cover "Tabor Woman" instead "Tarot Woman". Cassette stickeer is covered with stains, which is printing proces mistake.”
Cat#: LK 57214
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United StatesCat#: CT-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
SpainCat#: 31 77 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
GermanyCat#: 3177 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Italy“1st Italy cassette release. 2nd type of SIAE seal (red on the spine), used from 1975 to 1978.”
Cat#: 3177 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“℗ 1976 DP (O) LIMITED Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 8T-1-1601
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“Similar to Rainbow Rising with 0798 code on spine, except the casing has the checkered pattern and timing window is 100 50 0 and back of j-card has the text: ©℗Polygram Records, Inc. Manufactured and marketed by Polygram Records, Inc.”
Cat#: CT-1-1601
Rising
chevron_rightPolydor Records
France“Made In France. P 1976 Imp. C.I.D.I.S. Louviers”
Cat#: 3177 224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United States“Black 5-pin Lear Jet cartridge shell with single piece label. All four program durations are listed as: 8:32 © ℗ 1976 DP(O) LIMITED Printed in U.S.A.”
Cat#: 3827 224 · 8T-1-1601
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records
Canada“The artist name is misstated as "Blackmore's Raising" on the spine and cassette labels. Grey cassette with red labels. Originally sold in grey PolyGram branded jewel cases”
Cat#: MIP4 1 9339
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
Australia“White cassette with red labels Australian cassette release LP Record Equivalent 2391 224”
Cat#: 3177224
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United KingdomCat#: 3177 224 · 3177-224
Rainbow Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with red paper labels. Made in England.”
Cat#: ACBC 00262
Rising
chevron_rightOyster Records / Polydor Records
JapanCat#: CW5014