Rainbow - Rarities (Red & Yellow Vinyl) (Record Store Day 2026 Black Friday) 2LP

Rainbow – Rarities 1975–1976 (Red & Yellow Vinyl) (Record Store Day Black Friday 2026) 2LP

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Explore a fascinating chapter in the history of legendary hard rock band Rainbow with Rarities 1975–1976, an exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release. This special double album is pressed on striking red and yellow vinyl and presented in a beautiful gatefold sleeve.

Celebrating fifty years since Rainbow's formation, this collection revisits the band's extraordinary early years. Founded in 1975 by guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore following his departure from Deep Purple, Rainbow became one of the most influential hard rock bands of the decade. Together with legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio, Blackmore created a distinctive sound combining powerful guitar riffs, dramatic vocals and imaginative songwriting.

Rarities 1975–1976 focuses on the period surrounding Rainbow's first two landmark albums, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Rainbow Rising. Across twelve tracks, the collection brings together rare mono and stereo edits, alternative rough mixes and studio rehearsal recordings. More than half of these performances are appearing on vinyl for the very first time.

Among the highlights are remarkable alternative versions of Man On The Silver Mountain, Starstruck, Stargazer and Do You Close Your Eyes. These recordings offer an exciting insight into Rainbow's creative process, revealing different arrangements, production choices and musical details from the band's formative years.

One of the most intriguing recordings is Stargazer (Pirate Sound Tour Rehearsal), a rare rehearsal performance that provides a unique perspective on this legendary composition. All twelve tracks have been newly mastered by acclaimed engineers Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham.

Released through Edsel Records / Demon Music Group, this exclusive collector's edition features one red vinyl LP and one yellow vinyl LP, housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve. An essential release for fans of Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio and classic seventies hard rock.

Tracklist

LP 1 – Red Vinyl

Side A

A1. Man On The Silver Mountain – Mono Edit
A2. Temple Of The King – Bolivian Mono Mix
A3. Man On The Silver Mountain – Stereo Edit

Side B

B1. Tarot Woman – Rough Mix
B2. Run With The Wolf – Rough Mix
B3. Starstruck – Rough Mix

LP 2 – Yellow Vinyl

Side C

C1. Do You Close Your Eyes – Rough Mix
C2. Stargazer – Rough Mix
C3. A Light In The Black – Rough Mix

Side D

D1. Starstruck – Mono Edit
D2. Stargazer – Pirate Sound Tour Rehearsal
D3. Starstruck – Stereo Edit

Specifications

Artist: Rainbow

Title: Rarities 1975–1976

Format: 2LP

Vinyl Color: Red & Yellow (one red LP and one yellow LP)

Edition: Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 Exclusive

Release Date: November 27, 2026

Recording Period: 1975–1976

Genre: Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal

Record Label: Edsel Records / Demon Records

Distribution: Demon Music Group

Number of Records: 2

Number of Tracks: 12

Mastering: Andy Pearce & Matt Wortham

Packaging: Gatefold Sleeve

Special Features: Rare mixes, edits and rehearsal recordings, with more than half the tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time

US RSD Quantity: 2,200 copies

Catalogue Number: DEMREC1386

Barcode: 5014797914315

Highlights

Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 release on red and yellow vinyl.

Features twelve rare Rainbow recordings from the band's legendary 1975–1976 period.

Includes alternative versions of Stargazer, Starstruck, Man On The Silver Mountain and Do You Close Your Eyes.

More than half the tracks make their vinyl debut, newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham.

Deluxe gatefold double LP celebrating fifty years of Rainbow and the classic collaboration between Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.