UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 421Polydor 2141 507
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Stone Cold
by Rainbow · 1982
25 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
Stone Cold 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 Stone Cold
24 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 421Polydor 2095 451
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 421 A//3∇42 0 130 1 3 5 STERLING RAINBOW-A-RE-1Runout side A - variant 1
POSP 421 B//2∇42 0 130 1 2 1 STERLING RAINBOW-BRunout side B - variant 1
POSP 421 A//4∇420 130 1 1 5 STERLING RAINBOW-A-RE-1Runout side A - variant 2
POSP 421 B//1∇420 130 1 1 6 STERLING RAINBOW-BRunout side B - variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 72 - PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-56807A-Side Matrix
2-56813B-Side Matrix
76146-2-56807-PRC-R2-1-1 t STERLINGSide A runout
76146-2-56813-PRC-R1 2-1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 76146 DJMercury 2095 451
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
76146-2·56807-PRC-C 1-1 -A- STERLING -8-Runout side A
76146-2·56807-PRC-C 1-1 -A- STERLING -9-Runout side B
2-56807Label both sides
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MK 195
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Blue
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 421 / Polydor 2095 451First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0044First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0044First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0044First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 00447", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Mexico | Polydor S/N 258First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2095 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Polydor F-POL 2095451.8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Polydor F-POL 2095451.8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStone Cold (Long Version)5:15
- BRock Fever3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stone Cold are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Stone Cold are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Stone Cold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 421.
How do I tell if my copy of Stone Cold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 421, POSP 421, 76146, 76146 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stone Cold 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.
