Rainbow – Best Of Live, 1978–1996 (6-LP Colour Vinyl Bundle)

This unmissable six-disc bundle showcases three extraordinary live performances by Rainbow, spanning the years 1978 to 1996. Included are three superb double albums, each presented in a gatefold sleeve.

Featured here are a multitude of Rainbow classics including Stargazer, Man on the Silver Mountain, Kill the King, Spotlight Kid, Catch the Rainbow, Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll, Since You’ve Been Gone and many more.

Osaka 1978 (Double-LP on Red Vinyl)

This double album showcases Rainbow’s incredible concert at the Osaka Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, in Osaka, Japan, on 20 January 1978, in its entirety.

Featuring legendary frontman Ronnie James Dio at the helm, this show-stopping performance from the Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll Tour features awesome renditions of Rainbow classics such as Kill the King, Sixteenth Century Greensleeves, Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll, Man on the Silver Mountain and Starstruck.

Also featured are stellar cover versions of Deep Purple’s Mistreated (spanning thirteen minutes) and the Yardbirds’ Still I’m Sad (that stretches out over Side Four), and more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Over the Rainbow (1:23)
2. Kill the King (5:09)
3. Mistreated (13:00)
4. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves (9:05)

Side Two

1. Catch the Rainbow (18:17)
2. Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll (9:36)

Side Three

1. Man on the Silver Mountain (7:29)
2. Guitar Solo (2:28)
3. Blues (6:32)
4. Starstruck (0:51)
5. Captain Cornflakes (3:45)
6. Man on the Silver Mountain (Reprise) (0:56)
7. Improvisations (5:14)

Side Four

1. Still I’m Sad (27:14)

Taffs & Toffs (Double-LP on Red Vinyl)

This double album showcases Rainbow’s stunning concert at St David’s Hall, in Cardiff, on 14 September 1983, in its entirety.

Featuring frontman Joe Lynn Turner, this staggering performance from the Bent Out of Shape Tour features Rainbow classics such as Stargazer, Catch the Rainbow, Spotlight Kid, Since You’ve Been Gone, Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll and many more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Over the Rainbow Intro (1:36)
2. Spotlight Kid (4:37)
3. Miss Misstreated (4:12)
4. Fool for the Night (3:40)
5. I Surrender (6:15)

Side Two

1. Can’t Happen Here (3:42)
2. Catch the Rainbow (10:06)
3. Lazy (0:53)
4. Drinking with the Devil (3:24)
5. Difficult to Cure Prelude (1:54)

Side Three

1. Difficult to Cure (4:33)
2. Guitar and Drums Duel (2:23)
3. Power (3:47)
4. Blues (2:57)
5. Stargazer (1:48)
6. Stranded (6:44)

Side Four

1. Death Alley Driver (5:00)
2. Rule Britannia (0:39)
3. All Night Long (6:27)
4. Vielleicht das nächste Mal (Maybe Next Time) (1:36)
5. Since You’ve Been Gone (1:20)
6. Woman from Tokyo (0:35)
7. Smoke On the Water (0:08)
8. Hey Joe (1:32)
9. Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll (3:16)

Santiago 1996 (Double-LP on Clear Vinyl)

This double album showcases Rainbow’s electrifying concert at the Teatro Monumental, in Santiago, Chile, on 27 June 1996, in its entirety.

This astonishing performance from the Stranger In Us All Tour is the definitive proof of just how good Rainbow could be onstage. Featuring frontman Doogie White, this powerful set highlights Ritchie Blackmore at his very best, and was a huge hit with fans.

The setlist combined classic tracks from both the Rainbow and Deep Purple back catalogues. Featured tracks include fan favourites such as Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll, Man on the Silver Mountain, Since You’ve Been Gone, Perfect Strangers, Burn, Smoke on the Water and many more.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Over the Rainbow (1:53)
2. Too Late for Tears (5:02)
3. Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll (8:46)
4. Mistreated (8:46)

Side Two

1. Wolf to the Moon (10:12)
2. Still I’m Sad (5:36)
3. Man on the Silver Mountain (5:31)
4. The Temple of the King (6:44)

Side Three

1. Black Masquerade (6:29)
2. Ariel (7:18)
3. Since You’ve Been Gone (1:07)
4. Perfect Strangers (7:01)

Side Four

1. Hall of the Mountain King (6:35)
2. Maybe Next Time (1:50)
3. Burn (4:36)
4. Smoke On the Water (8:45)

 

Format: Vinyl / 12” Album (Coloured Vinyl)

No of Discs: 6

Label: MIW

Catalogue No: MIW009 / MIW006/ MIW012

Barcode: 0803343264524 /0803343258899 / 0803341538931

Release Date: 31 Mar 2023 / 9 Jul 2021 / 14 Apr 2023