US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Arista ADP-3455
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ADP 3455-SA AA.BAJRunout side A
ADP 3455-SB AA.BAJRunout side B
ADP 3455-ALabel side A
ADP 3455-BLabel side B
Aretha FranklinA Rose Is Still A Rose
Vinyl pressings
A Rose Is Still A Rose
by Aretha Franklin · 1997
13 pressings3 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
A Rose Is Still A Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of A Rose Is Still A Rose
1 pressing came out in 1997, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | US | Arista ADP-3455First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Europe | Arista ROSE 312" | 12" |
| 1998 | Europe | Arista 74321 55508 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1998 | Europe | Arista ROSE 212" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Arista ROSE312", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Arista ROSE212", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Arista ROSE 412", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Arista 07822-13484-112" | 12" |
| 1998 | US | Arista ADP-348212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Arista ADP-348412", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Arista ADP-348612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | US | Arista ADP-348712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista ADP-348112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Limited |
Tracklist
- AA Rose Is Still A Rose (Without Intro)3:56
- BA Rose Is Still A Rose (With Intro)4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Rose Is Still A Rose are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Rose Is Still A Rose are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was A Rose Is Still A Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US. One of them is Arista ADP-3455.
How do I tell if my copy of A Rose Is Still A Rose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ADP-3455) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ADP 3455-SA AA.BAJ and ADP 3455-SB AA.BAJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Rose Is Still A Rose on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
