Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1976
Black And Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
51 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 26 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.
B ROLLING STONES COC 59106 A1 2 1 STERLING 2 LHSide A runout variant 1
B ROLLING STONES COC 59106 B1 1 6 STERLING 2 LHSide B runout variant 1
ROLLING STONES. COC 59106 A2 STERLING LH BSide A runout variant 2
ROLLING STONES COC 59106 B2 STERLING LH BSide B runout variant 2
STERLINGSide A & B Runout Stamped
ROLLING STONES COC 59106 A1 2 LHSide A Runout Var. 1, 'STERLING' Stamped
ROLLING STONES COC 59106 B1 2 LHSide B Runout Var. 1, 'STERLING' Stamped
ROLLING STONES COC. 59106. A.2. 1 8 LH STERLING 4 BSide A Runout Var. 2, '1 8, STERLING, B' Stamped
ROLLING STONES 59106 STERLING lh
ROLLING STONES 59106 STERLING lh
ROLLING STONES COC 59106 A1 2 LHSide A runout etched variant 1
ROLLING STONES COC 59106 B1 2 LHSide B runout etched variant 1
ROLLING STONES 59106 A3 LH ASide A runout etched variant 2
ROLLING STONES 59106 B2 LH BSide B runout etched variant 2
ROLLING STONES 59106 A4 ASide A Runout Etched
ROLLING STONES 59106 B2 LH BSide B Runout Etched
STERLINGSide A & B Runout Stamped
COC 79104Side A & B Label
ST-RS-763567-J 0-1 SP PR STERLINGRunout side A
ST-RS-763568-K 0-1 SM 1-1 SP STERLING 2 LH •PR•Runout side B
ST-RS-763567Label side A
ST-RS-763568Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Rolling Stones Records 50-14217First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 3-05-404-006 / Rolling Stones Records 38.005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104 / Rolling Stones Records 3-05-404-006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Rolling Stones Records 12-3025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Rolling Stones Records COC 59 106 / Rolling Stones Records COC 59.106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106 / Rolling Stones Records COC 59106-ZLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Greece | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104 / Rolling Stones Records RS 0192First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Rolling Stones Records W 59106 / Rolling Stones Records COC 59106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Rolling Stones Records 33C 062 - 63187 / Rolling Stones Records SLEM 948LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Mexico | Rolling Stones Records SLEM 948 / Rolling Stones Records 33C 062 - 63187 HOLANDALP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Rolling Stones Records CUN 79104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Rolling Stones Records EMIs-7608LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Portugal | Rolling Stones Records 11C 078 - 63187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1A 064-63187LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 31C 066 63187D / EMI 31C 066 63187DLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Argentina | Columbia 70-031 / Rolling Stones Records 70-031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records FC 40495LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Australia | Rolling Stones Records 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Rolling Stones Records CLS-450203LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Spain | Rolling Stones Records CBS 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Rolling Stones Records FC 40495LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records CBS 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Polydor 0602527142906LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106 / Rolling Stones Records 602508773235LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Italy | Rolling Stones RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | Unknown | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106 / Rolling Stones Records 00602435586755LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Unknown | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106 / Rolling Stones Records 602508773235LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2025 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records PDJT-1056LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 00602475070498 / Polydor 00602475070498LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 00602475070498 / Polydor 00602475070498LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 7896471 / Rolling Stones Records 00602478964718LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 602478229770 / Polydor 602478229770LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 0602478229619 / Polydor 0602478229619LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 00602478229817 / Polydor 00602478229817LP, Album, Reissue, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records UIJY-75352 / Polydor UIJY-75352LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, LP, Stereo, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2025 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 00602478966231 / Polydor 00602478966231LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rolling Stones Records CUN 79104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 400031 / Rolling Stones Records 400.031LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 3-05-404-006 / Rolling Stones Records 38.005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 31C 066 63187D / EMI 31C 066 63187DLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Rolling Stones Records VFC 40495 / Rolling Stones Records FC 40495LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 450203 1 / Musidor B.V. 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1A 064-63187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Rolling Stones Records 59 106 / Rolling Stones Records CBS 450203 1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Rolling Stones Records 1C 064-63 187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106 / Rolling Stones Records COC 59106-ZLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Rolling Stones Records COC 59106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Rolling Stones Records CBS 450203LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Malaysia | Hallmark Records SHM 949LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Netherlands | Rolling Stones Records 1A 062-63187LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Rolling Stones Records COC 79104LP, Album | LP, Album |
121 vinyl pressings of Black And Blue are listed here, from 32 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Mexico, Germany and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records COC 59106, released April 23, 1976.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COC 59106, COC 79104, GWEA 5201, COC 59 106) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B ROLLING STONES COC 59106 A1 2 1 STERLING 2 LH and B ROLLING STONES COC 59106 B1 1 6 STERLING 2 LH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
