Europe
June 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4888Decca SKL.4888
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7752-1Wstamped
ZAL-7753-1Wstamped
Vinyl pressings
Flowers
by The Rolling Stones · 1967
153 pressings26 countriesBlues RockRock & RollRhythm & BluesBallad
Flowers was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Flowers
51 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Europe
June 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4888Decca SKL.4888
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-7752-1WSide A, runout stamped
ZAL-7753-1WSide B, runout stamped
ZAL.7752Side A, label
ZAL.7753Side B, label
Europe
June 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4888Decca SKL.4888
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Deep Groove
- Runout / matrix
ZAL -7752-1Wstamped
ZAL-7753-1Wstamped
Europe
1967- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4888
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7752-2AA-Side Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
ARL-7752-1AB-Side Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
ARL-7752-3AA-Side Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
ARL-7753-3AB-Side Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3509
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7752-1FRunout etching side A, variant 1
ARL-7753-1ERunout etching side B, variant 1
ARL-7752-1-XRunout etching side A, variant 2
ARL-7753-1-VRunout etching side B, variant 2
US
June 1967- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3509
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-7752-1-VA-side runout
ARL-7753-1VB-side runout
ARL 7752A-side label
ARL 7753B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 153 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s74 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Decca SKLA 4888 / Decca SKLA-4888First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Decca SKL 4888First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records PS 509 / London Records PS.509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records PS 509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records PS 509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records PS 509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Canada | London Records PS 509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Europe | Decca LK 4888First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 487-PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | Decca SLK 16 487-PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Decca LK-I 4888First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records SLC 183 / London Records SLC-183First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Philippines | London Records LK 4888First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Spain | Decca LK 4888First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Switzerland | Decca 25 084 / Decca 25084LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-610LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1971 | South Africa | Decca SKL 4492LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 509 / London Records PS-509LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 509LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | London Records PS 509 / London Records PS-509LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | Europe | Decca SKL 4888 / Decca SKL.4888LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Europe | Decca SKL 4888 / Decca SKL.4888LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Decca LK 4888LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-610LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Germany | Decca SLK 16487-PLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | France | Decca 278.035 / Decca 278.035 BLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Greece | Decca SGLK 038LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Decca 6835 112LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Decca 6835 112LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Decca 6835 112LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records GXD-1010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | London Records PS 509 / London Records 30003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.21407 BLLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca SLK 16487-P / Decca 6.21407 ASLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 32 532 4 / Decca 16.21388 VBLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Decca SKL 4888LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | London Records PS 509LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P1039LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P1039LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK & Europe | Decca SKL 4888LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P1039LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | London Records PS-509 / ABKCO 75091LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1988 | Argentina | London Records 820139-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 820 139-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 820 139-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Europe | London Records 844 469-1 / ABKCO 844 469-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Germany | Decca 25 084LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Picture Disc, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Club edition, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Picture Disc, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Club edition, Picture disc |
| 2016 | Unknown | ABKCO 018771950912LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | Italy | ABKCOLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Italy | ABKCOLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | London Records 2137-1 / ABKCO 2137-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | London Records 2137-1 / ABKCO 2137-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | London Records 2137-1 / ABKCO 2137-1LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Discos London LLM - 17282LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Australia | Decca SKLA 4888 / Decca SKLA-4888LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 193.515 Y 790LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 278.035LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | London Records 30003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | London Records 30 003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 509 / London Records PS.509LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 509LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| ? | Canada | London Records PS 509 / London Records PS. 509LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Decca SKL 4888 / Decca SKL.4888LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 291.016LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Decca 291 016LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.21 407 AO / Nova 6.21 407LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Decca 25 084LP, Compilation, Repress, Special Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Repress, Special Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21407 AOLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Ruby Tuesday3:13
- A2Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?2:31
- A3Let's Spend The Night Together3:35
- A4Lady Jane3:06
- A5Out Of Time3:38
- A6My Girl2:36
- B1Back Street Girl3:23
- B2Please Go Home3:14
- B3Mother's Little Helper2:42
- B4Take It Or Leave It2:45
- B5Ride On, Baby2:50
- B6Sittin' On A Fence2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flowers are there?
153 vinyl pressings of Flowers are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1967 and 2023.
When was Flowers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Europe, US, UK & Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Decca SKL 4888, released June 26, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Flowers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 4888, LK 4888, LL 3509, PS 509) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-7752-1W and ZAL-7753-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flowers 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.
