US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35282 MOA Side Label
ST-RS-35275 MOB Side Label
The Rolling StonesBeast Of Burden
Vinyl pressings
Beast Of Burden
by The Rolling Stones · 1978
16 pressings5 countriesClassic RockRock
Beast Of Burden was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Beast Of Burden
14 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · SP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35282-1 SPA-Side Etched (Variation 1)
ST-RS-35275-3 SPB-Side Etched (Variation 1)
ST-RS-35282-3 SP 1-2 [Artisan Logo] pA-Side Etched [Stamped] (Variation 2)
ST-RS-35275-2 SP [Artisan Logo] 1-2B-Side Etched [Stamped] (Variation 2)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35282-3 SPVariant 1: A-Side Deadwax Scribed
ST-RS-35275-2 SPVariant 1: B-Side Deadwax Scribed
ST-RS-35282-A SP 1-4Variant 2: A-Side Deadwax Scribed
ST-RS-35275-3 SP 1-3Variant 2: B-Side Deadwax Scribed
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35282 RIA Side Label
ST-RS-35275 RIB Side Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · RI - PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35282-4-I-I [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] PRCRunout groove side A, variation 1
ST-RS-35275-5-II-I [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] PRCRunout groove side B, variation 1
ST-RS-35282-4-I-I [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] PRCRunout groove side A, variation 2
ST-RS-35275-4 -I-I [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] PRCRunout groove side B, variation 2
US
August 1978- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-35252-1 SP I-I [Artisan]Run-out Side A, etched (Artisan logo stamped)
ST-RS- 35686-1 SP I-I [Artisan]Run-out Side B, etched (Artisan logo stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | EMI 4454First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Peru | EMI 01.21.1311First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Atlantic Recording Corporation RS 19309First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 19309First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records ESR-20503First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records ESR-20503First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Rolling Stones Records RS 193097", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Rolling Stones Records ST-RS-35686 RI7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABeast Of Burden4:24
- BWhen The Whip Comes Down4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beast Of Burden are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beast Of Burden are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Beast Of Burden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Japan, Canada, Guatemala and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records RS 19309.
How do I tell if my copy of Beast Of Burden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 19309, ESR-20503, 4454, 01.21.1311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-RS-35282 MO and ST-RS-35275 MO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beast Of Burden 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.
