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New 2014 reissue of Rainbow's Rising album. 180 gram pressing on red vinyl in a Gatefold package.

Notes from the label:

"Deluxe Edition RED vinyl! Initially perceived as a Ritchie Blackmore solo project, Rainbow had become a permanent fixture in the British rock atmosphere by the time the band was ready to follow-up its breakthrough debut. For Rising, Blackmore had replenished Rainbow with a colorful arsenal of accomplished sidemen and studio musicians; keyboardist Tony Carey, bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Cozy Powell. But the main event here is Ronnie James Dio, who establishes himself as one of heavy metal’s most influential vocalists. The presence of the new lineup is immediately felt. The keyboard intro to 'Tarot Woman' sets a sorcerous tone for the album. Carey’s dexterous playing paired with Powell’s thunderous drumming provides a cavernous sonic template for Blackmore chugging riffs and sparking leads. Dio’s lyrical trademarks are all here: tales of wizards, magic and kings, as well as foreboding of the darkness that lurks ahead. The epic 'Stargazer', which features a 42-piece orchestra, and the equally ambitious, nine-minute 'A Light In the Black' an indisputably thrilling one-two punch - close out the album. Rising announced Rainbow’s arrival as a new voice in metal, establishing many elements that would shape the genre for decades to come. Complete with a faithful replication of the original gatefold sleeve and dead-quiet surfaces, this Wax Cathedral reissue is pressed at RTI, America’s best record plant. Even better, it’s on colored vinyl.

Track Listing

All songs written and composed by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.

Side one 

1. "Tarot Woman" 5:58
2. "Run with the Wolf" 3:48
3. "Starstruck" 4:06
4. "Do You Close Your Eyes" 2:58

Side two 

5. "Stargazer" 8:26
6. "A Light in the Black" 8:12

Other Details Vinyl Weight: 180g Vinyl Colour: Red Number of Discs: 1 Record Size: 12" Original Release Year: 1976 Release Year of this Version: 2014 Label: Polydor / Wax Cathedral Catalog Number: MELT-009 Package Type: Gatefold Manufactured in: USA Our Products All of our records are BRAND NEW, UNPLAYED and UNOPENED - Direct from the distributor or record label. Tax Through our registered business, Northern Volume, we are required to charge tax based on your location in Canada. The GST/HST rate will depend on your province of residence in relation to our location in Ontario and is based on your final purchase price. (Does not apply to US or International buyers) Shipping We ship to Canada, the USA, Australia and select locations in Europe. Check the shipping tab to get an accurate shipping price. Our records are shipped safely in high quality LP shipping boxes - see an example Save with Combined Shipping We have a special combined shipping rate for customers in the USA & CANADA! If you are buying multiple items, you pay the full shipping rate of the item with the highest shipping price, then only $1 for shipping each additional item! Simply click on the "Buy it Now" button for each item and follow the directions, waiting to make payment until you have done this for each item. At the end, your invoice should adjust and give you a total with the special shipping rate. If you encounter difficulty with this process, please contact us. If you are an international buyer (outside of the USA & Canada) looking for multiple items, this discount does not apply. Please contact us directly for a shipping quote.