RAINBOW POLYDOR YEARS 8 LP TITLES COLLECTION BOX SET WITH 9 PIECES OF LIMITED EDITION NOW OUT OF PRINT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - PRISTINE SEALED AND HAS THE BACK TO BLACK COLLECTOR'S MARKETING STICKER   WITH THESE ALBUM TITLES ON STAGE - RICHIE BLACKMORE'S RAINBOW - RAINBOW RISING - LONG LIVE ROCK - DOWN TO EARTH - DIFFICULT TO CURE - STRAIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES & BENT OUT OF SHAPE

Rainbow was founded by Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple. Rainbow's first album 'Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow' was recorded in Germany and released in August 1975. 'Rising', their second album, was released the following year with a further 5 studio albums and the live album 'On Stage' released before the band split in 1984. USM are pleased to announce the release of 'The Polydor Years' a vinyl LP boxed set containing all eight albums on 24th November 2014 

OUR ONE AND ONLY BOX SET

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Rainbow On Stage LIMITED EDITION 2 LP VINYL SET 

Classic 1977 Double Album Among Decade's Pivotal Live Records! 

 On Stage, a double album, was originally released in 1977 and was recorded live over several German and Japanese dates in 1976 during the Rising world tour. The music is performed by Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Carey, Jimmy Bain, and Cozy Powell.

Rainbow were a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with American rock band Elf's members, but Blackmore fired all the members except Ronnie James Dio who would leave in 1979. Three British musicians joined in 1979, singer Graham Bonnet, keyboardist Don Airey, former Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, and this line-up gave the band their commercial breakthrough with the single "Since You Been Gone." 

Over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up. Other lead singers Joe Lynn Turner and Doogie White would follow, and the project consisted of numerous backing musicians. The band started out combining mystical lyric themes with neoclassical metal, but went in a more streamlined commercial style following Dio's departure from the group. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and 4 million albums in the United States.

"... full of great songs and playing." -Geoff Ginsberg, allmusic

Features: 

• Faithful Replication of the Original Gatefold Sleeve

Selections:
LP 1 - Side 1:
1. Kill The King
2. Man On The Silver Mountain
3. Blues
4. Starstruck
LP 1 - Side 2:
1. Catch The Rainbow

LP 2 - Side 3:
1. Mistreated
LP 2 - Side 4:
1. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
2. Still I’m Sad

Rainbow Long Live Rock 'n' Roll 180 GRAM LIMITED EDITION LP 

180 GRAM Heavyweight Vinyl!

The third album by Rainbow, originally released in 1978, was the last to feature vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Rounding out the line-up was Ritchie Blackmore, Cozy Powell, Bob Daisley, and David Stone. Additionally, on "Gates of Babylon," Rainer Pietsch conducted the Bavarian String Ensemble.

Rainbow were a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with American rock band Elf's members, but Blackmore fired all the members except Ronnie James Dio who would leave in 1979. Three British musicians joined in 1979, singer Graham Bonnet, keyboardist Don Airey, former Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, and this line-up gave the band their commercial breakthrough with the single "Since You Been Gone." 

Over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up. Other lead singers Joe Lynn Turner and Doogie White would follow, and the project consisted of numerous backing musicians. The band started out combining mystical lyric themes with neoclassical metal, but went in a more streamlined commercial style following Dio's departure from the group. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and 4 million albums in the United States.

"Long Live Rock 'n' Roll may be singer Ronnie James Dio's last album with Rainbow, but at least he went out on a high note...very cohesive, steady, and, ultimately, satisfying." -allmusic

Features:
• 180g Heavyweight Vinyl
• Gatefold Jacket
Selections:
Side One:
1. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll
2. Lady Of The Lake
3. L.A. Connection
4. Gates Of Babylon
Side Two:
1. Kill The King
2. The Shed (Subtle)
3. Sensitive To Light
4. Rainbow Eyes

Rainbow Rising  

 Rainbow's 2nd  

The 1976 release was the second studio album for the group Rainbow lead by Ritchie Blackmore. Other members for this album include Ronnie James Dio, Tony Carey, Jimmy Bain, and Cozy Powell. The 8+ minute piece "Stargazer" was recorded with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra (strings, horn) with the concert master Fritz Sonnleitner and conductor Rainer Pietsch.

Rainbow were a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with American rock band Elf's members, but Blackmore fired all the members except Ronnie James Dio who would leave in 1979. Three British musicians joined in 1979, singer Graham Bonnet, keyboardist Don Airey, former Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, and this line-up gave the band their commercial breakthrough with the single "Since You Been Gone." 

Over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up. Other lead singers Joe Lynn Turner and Doogie White would follow, and the project consisted of numerous backing musicians. The band started out combining mystical lyric themes with neoclassical metal, but went in a more streamlined commercial style following Dio's departure from the group. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and 4 million albums in the United States.

"On their second release, Rainbow not only avoid the sophomore jinx; they hit a home run...All six songs on the album are up there with anything the band has done, before or since...This album can legitimately be mentioned in the same breath as classic Deep Purple." -allmusic
 



Selections:
Side One:
1. Tarot Woman
2. Run With The Wolf
3. Starstruck
4. Do You Close Your Eyes
Side Two:
1. Stargazer
2. A Light In The Black

Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow   

Rainbow was founded by Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple. Rainbow's first album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" was recorded in Germany and released in August 1975. The line-up included guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio on lead vocals, Micky Lee Soule on keys, Craig Gruber on bass, and drummer Gary Driscoll.

Rainbow were a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with American rock band Elf's members, but Blackmore fired all the members except Ronnie James Dio who would leave in 1979. Three British musicians joined in 1979, singer Graham Bonnet, keyboardist Don Airey, former Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, and this line-up gave the band their commercial breakthrough with the single "Since You Been Gone." 

Over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up. Other lead singers Joe Lynn Turner and Doogie White would follow, and the project consisted of numerous backing musicians. The band started out combining mystical lyric themes with neoclassical metal, but went in a more streamlined commercial style following Dio's departure from the group. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and 4 million albums in the United States.
  Selections: Side One:
1. Man On the Silver Mountain
2. Self Portrait
3. Black Sheep of The Family
4. Catch the Rainbow
Side Two:
1. Snake Charmer
2. The Temple of The King
3. If You Don't Like Rock 'n' Roll
4. Sixteen Century Greensleeves

5. Still I'm Sad

 

 Rainbow Down to Earth  

180g Heavyweight Vinyl!


The fourth studio album from Rainbow was originally released in 1979 and contains their first hit single "Since You Been Gone." The lineup consisted of Ritchie Blackmore, Cozy Powell, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, and Roger Glover.

Rainbow were a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with American rock band Elf's members, but Blackmore fired all the members except Ronnie James Dio who would leave in 1979. Three British musicians joined in 1979, singer Graham Bonnet, keyboardist Don Airey, former Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover, and this line-up gave the band their commercial breakthrough with the single "Since You Been Gone." 

Over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up. Other lead singers Joe Lynn Turner and Doogie White would follow, and the project consisted of numerous backing musicians. The band started out combining mystical lyric themes with neoclassical metal, but went in a more streamlined commercial style following Dio's departure from the group. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and 4 million albums in the United States.

""Since You Been Gone" easily ranks among the band's best songs...[Ritchie Blackmore] sounds invigorated on the album, turning in muscular performances and strong solos on each cut; clearly, the reunion has revitalized him...it delivers the goods." -Stephen Thomas Erlewine, allmusic

 Selections:
1. All Night Long
2. Eyes Of The World
3. No Time To Lose
4. Makin’ Love
5. Since You Been Gone
6. Love’s No Friend
7. Danger Zone
8. Lost In Hollywood

RAINBOW STRAIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES

 Tracks: Death Alley Driver / Stone Cold / Bring On The Night / Tite Squeeze / Tearin' Out My Heart / Power / Miss Mistreated / Rock Fever / Eyes Of Fire

 RAINBOW DIFFICULT TO CURE - TRACKS:

 1              I Surrender         4:01

2              Spotlight Kid       4:54

3              No Release         5:34

4              Magic    4:07

5              Vielleicht Das Nachster Mal         3:17

6              Can't Happen Here          4:57

7              Freedom Fighter              4:21

8              Midtown Tunnel Vision  4:31

9              Difficult To Cure 5:58

Rainbow BENT OUT OF SHAPE  

180-gram vinyl

  "With Joe Lynn Turner on board, Rainbow tried one crossover record and one no-frills hard rock record — which meant that Bent out of Shape, their third album with Turner, provided a fine opportunity to get a little arty. Not that the band has turned into Genesis or even returned to the mystical pretensions of its early work; they have merely broadened their horizons. Ironically, that means that they've retreated, at least partially, to the radio-ready sound of Difficult to Cure, but this time, they aren't just trying for a crossover hit." — AllMusic

               Side 1

               Stranded

               Can’t Let You Go

               Fool For The Night

               Fire Dance

               Anybody There

              

Side 2

               Desperate Heart

               Street Of Dreams

               Drinking With The Devil

               Snowman

               Make Your Move

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