France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457.036Disques Decca 457.036
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6D 641 1458 D3Runout side A
6D 641 1459 D3Runout side B
6D 641 1458Label side A
6D 641 1459Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Carol
by The Rolling Stones · 1964
19 pressings3 countriesBeatRhythm & BluesGarage RockRock
Carol was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Carol
3 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457.036Disques Decca 457.036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Printed In June
- Runout / matrix
6D 64M 1458 C3Runout side A, stamped
6D 64M 1459 C3Runout side B, stamped
6 D 64 M 1458Label side A
6 D 64 M 1459Label side B
Netherlands
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457 036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
6 AA 457 036 1E 1 670 1Side A runout
6 AA 457 036 2E 1 670 1Side B runout
457 036.1 ESide A label
457 036.2 ESide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.036First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.036First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Decca 457 0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Decca 457 036First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1965 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1965 | Belgium | Decca 457 036 / Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1967 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1967 | France | Decca 457.036 / Disques Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1968 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1968 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1968 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1969 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1969 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1972 | France | Decca 457.0367", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Carol
- A2I'm A King Bee
- B1Walking The Dog
- B2Can I Get A Witness
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carol are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Carol are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1972.
When was Carol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Decca 457.036.
How do I tell if my copy of Carol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 457.036, 457 036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6D 641 1458 D3 and 6D 641 1459 D3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carol 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.
