US
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 8202
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CH-8202-A STERLING (EDP)Side 1 Matrix Runout, Variant 1
CH-8202-B STERLING (EDP)Side 2 Matrix Runout, Variant 1
Muddy WatersRolling Stone
Vinyl pressings
Rolling Stone
by Muddy Waters · 1982
10 pressings3 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Rolling Stone was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Rolling Stone
3 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 8202Chess CH-8202
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CH-8202-A STERLING EDPRunout A
CH-8202-B STERLING EDPRunout B
CH 8202-A 19Label A
CH 8202-B 19Label B
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chess CH 8202RCA Victor VLPI 6655
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CH 2202
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Chess CH 8202 / RCA Victor VLPI 6655First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | Chess CH 8202 / Chess CH-8202First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Chess CH 8202First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Chess 170.8046LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Chess CH-9101LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Walking Thru The Park2:39
- A2Gone To Main Street2:20
- A3She Moves Me2:55
- A4I Just Want To Make Love To You2:50
- A5Tiger In Your Tank2:14
- A6I Want You To Love Me3:01
- A7Got My Mojo Working4:19
- B1Rollin' Stone3:05
- B2Baby Please Don't Go3:01
- B3My Eyes (Keep Me In Trouble)3:05
- B4Long Distance Call2:39
- B540 Days And 40 Nights2:50
- B6Standing Around Crying3:19
- B7Still A Fool3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rolling Stone are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rolling Stone are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 1992.
When was Rolling Stone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australasia. One of them is Chess CH 8202, released November 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Rolling Stone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 8202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CH-8202-A STERLING (EDP) and CH-8202-B STERLING (EDP). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rolling Stone 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.
