Rainbow - The Best Of Rainbow (2xLP, Comp) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    UK  
Released:  1981
Discog's Release ID: 33026250
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Hard Rock

Comments:
VG+, Grand wax, not too many hairlines across both discs - Merc insert included - Strong VG outer sleeve, sticker burn in top right, a couple creases along the right edge, minor edge and corner wear, moderate ring wear - Ultrasonically cleaned
 

Notes:

This release has side A lacquer cut by Ralph Copeman (RC) and side B cut by Phil Pigram (PP), otherwise it's identical to [r436654.

Some (maybe all) copies came with a Rainbow merchandise order form (see images) with record catalogue number PODV 2 printed in top left hand corner 

[On back cover
℗ 1981 Polygram Records Inc. © Polydor Ltd., UK

[Inner gatefold
Below side 2, Track 3:-
This entire double album was mastered by Greg Colbi at Sterling, New York.  (Note: Misspelt Colbi, should be Calbi)
Below side 4, Track 4:-
All timings are approximate, (plus a list of other Rainbow albums)
 
[On labels
[Side A
Original sound recording made by*:
*1, 3, ℗ 1979 Polygram Records/Inc.
*2, ℗ 1975 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd.
*4, ℗ 1981 Polygram Records Inc.
*5, ℗ 1978 Polygram Records Inc.
Publishing
A1, A3 to A5 - Panache Music Ltd.
A2 - Owl Music Ltd.
℗ All compilation sides ℗ 1981 Polygram Records, Inc.

[Side B
Original sound recording made by*:
*1, 3, ℗ 1976 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd.
*2, ℗ 1977 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd.
Publishing
B1 to B3 - Owl Music Ltd.
℗ All compilation sides ℗ 1981 Polygram Records, Inc.

[Side C
Original sound recording made by*:
*1, 4, ℗ 1979 Polygram Records Inc.
*2, ℗ 1977 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd.
*3, ℗ 1975 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd.
Publishing
C1 - Island Music Ltd.
C2 to C3 - Owl Music Ltd.
C4 - Panache Music Ltd.
℗ All compilation sides ℗ 1981 Polygram Records, Inc.

[Side D
Original sound recording made by*:
*1, 3, ℗ 1981 Polygram Records Inc.
*2, ℗ 1978 Polygram Records Inc.
*4, ℗ 1976 Deep Purple / (Overseas) Ltd. 
Publishing
D1 - Island Music Ltd.
D2 to D3 - Panache Music Ltd.
D4 - Owl Music Ltd.
℗ All compilation sides ℗ 1981 Polygram Records, Inc.

All matrix runouts are stamped except RC, PP, 2929105 A/1, 2929105 B/1, 2929106 A/1 and 2929106 B/2 which are etched.

A1. All Night Long 3:48
A2. Man On The Silver Mountain 4:38
A3. Lost In Hollywood 4:48
A4. Jealous Lover 3:09
A5. Long Live Rock 'N' Roll 4:25
B1. Stargazer 8:28
B2. Kill The King 4:28
B3. A Light In The Black 8:12
C1. Since You Been Gone 3:15
C2. 16th Century Greensleeves 3:35
C3. Catch The Rainbow 6:40
C4. The Eyes Of The World 6:33
D1. I Surrender 4:00
D2. Gates Of Babylon 6:47
D3. Can't Happen Here 4:56
D4. Starstruck 4:06

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout Set No 2683 086
Matrix / Runout 2929 105
Matrix / Runout 2929 106
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ A//1 ▽E420 1 1 3 1 RC 2929105 A/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ B//1 E420 1 1 1 0 PP 2929105 B/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ A//1 E420 1 1 1 1 2929106 A/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ B//2 E420 1 1 1 0 2929106 B/2
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ A//2 ▽E420 1 1 2 1 RC 2929105 A/2
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ B//1 E420 1 1 4 4 PP 2929105 B/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ A//1 E420 1 1 3 1 2929106 A/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ b̷ B//1 E420 1 1 2 6 2929106 B/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ A//2▽E420 11 1 1 RC 2929105 A/2
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷1̷ B//1 E420 1 1 1 3 PP 2929105 B/1
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ A//2 E420 11 1 9 2929106 A/2
Matrix / Runout ̷R̷A̷I̷N̷ ̷2̷ b̷ B//1 E420 1 1 1 4 2929106 B/1

Distributed By Polydor Ltd.
Manufactured By Polydor Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) PolyGram Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Deep Purple (Overseas) Ltd.
Copyright (c) Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Pressed By PRS Ltd.
Published By Panache Music Ltd.
Published By Owl Music Ltd.
Published By Island Music Ltd.
Recorded At Maison Rouge
Recorded At Musicland Studios
Recorded At Le Château D'Hérouville
Recorded At Sweet Silence Studios
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Lacquer Cut At PRS Ltd.