US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159188Side A Label
ZSS 159189Side B Label
Johnny WinterStone County
Vinyl pressings
Stone County
by Johnny Winter · 1974
14 pressings6 countriesRock & RollBlues RockRockFunk / Soul
Stone County was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Stone County
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159188Side A Label
ZSS 159189Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
p JZSP 159187-1A STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
p ZSS 159188-1B STERLING 1B-Side Runout Etching
JZSP 159187A-Side Label
JZSS 159188B-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-46006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
April 12, 1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2161
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia 4-46006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2161First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2161First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2161 / CBS 2161First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | CBS CBS S 2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 2162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Spain | CBS CBS 2162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2162First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46006First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Columbia 4-46006First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | CBS S CBS 2161First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AStone County3:05
- BBad Luck Situation3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stone County are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Stone County are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stone County first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 4-46006.
How do I tell if my copy of Stone County is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-46006, S CBS 2161, S CBS 2162, CBS S 2161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 159188 and ZSS 159189. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stone County 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.
