Rainbow: The Temple of The King 1975 – 1976 (9CD Collector's Edition)

Demon Music proudly presents this comprehensive 9-CD Deluxe Box Set celebrating the early era of Rainbow, covering the pivotal years 1975-1976, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the band's formation and the debut album release. This set documents the period featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, Cozy Powell, Jimmy Bain, and Tony Carey, following Ritchie Blackmore's split from Deep Purple.

Key Features & Content

• Expanded 9-CD Deluxe Box Edition covering Rainbow's early era (1975-1976).
• Includes newly mastered versions of the seminal first two studio albums.
• Features B-sides, live performances, demos, and alternate versions.
• Newly Mastered by Andy Pearce & Matt Wortham.
• Includes 3 complete shows from the band's 1976 European tour (Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Nurnberg).
• Expanded packaging includes a 24-page booklet with extensive liner notes, rare artist photos, and memorabilia.
• New sleeve notes by Rich Davenport reflecting on the band's impact.
• Artwork features rare picture sleeves, photos, and memorabilia.
• This is the first Rainbow box set covering this specific era and launches a major reissue campaign with the support of Ritchie Blackmore.

What's Included / Contents

This 9-disc set contains:

1. Seminal first studio album (Newly Mastered)
2. Second studio album (Newly Mastered)
3. Live Album 1 (European Tour 1976)
4. Live Album 2 (European Tour 1976)
5. Live Album 3 (European Tour 1976)
6. Disc featuring rare mixes, edits, and studio rehearsal performances (Newly Mastered)
7. Additional bonus material across the 9 discs.

Specifications

• Artist/Author: Rainbow
• Format: Audio CD, Box set
• Edition: Collector's Edition
• Number of Items/Discs: 9
• Binding: Audio CD
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-03-06
• Manufacturer: Edsel
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic
• Package Dimensions: 18.4 x 18.4 x 2.2 cm
• Weight: 979.76 g

Experience the foundational years of British Rock legends Rainbow, led by Ritchie Blackmore, with this definitive collection featuring newly mastered audio and extensive archival content.