US
August 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3160
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45 -77079-F3 ----◄Runout A, etched
S45 -77080-F3 #3Runout B, etched
S45-77079Label A
S45-77080Label B
Grand Funk RailroadGimme Shelter
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Shelter
by Grand Funk Railroad · 1971
14 pressings9 countriesClassic RockHard RockRock
Gimme Shelter was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Gimme Shelter
13 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 countries. 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.
US
August 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville pressing
- Runout / matrix
77079 3160 F2 #1 0Runout A, etched
77080 3160 F2 #1 0Runout B, etched
0Runout A, stamped
S45-77079Label A
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 3160
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-9651
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3160
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 006-80.941 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9651First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records 3160First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.941 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 941 / Capitol Records 1 C 006-80 941First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-80 941 / Capitol Records 1 C 006-80 941First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-80941First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2871First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2871First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-28717", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80941First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records P-3160First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records P 3160First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3160First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records 3160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGimme Shelter3:26
- BI Can Feel Him In The Morning5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Shelter are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Gimme Shelter are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Gimme Shelter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3160, released August 16, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Shelter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3160, P 3160, CP-9651, 2C 006-80.941 M) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45 -77079-F3 ----◄ and S45 -77080-F3 #3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme Shelter 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.
