Belgium
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457.066Decca 457.066 M
- Format
- EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
3D65M-1850/1Side A Stamped
3D65M-1851/1Side B Stamped
3D65M-1850/2Side A Stamped
3D65M-1851/2Side B Stamped
The Rolling StonesHeart Of Stone
Vinyl pressings
Heart Of Stone
by The Rolling Stones · 1965
14 pressings5 countriesBlues RockPop RockRhythm & BluesRock
Heart Of Stone was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Heart Of Stone
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
France
March 1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457.066Disques Decca 457.066
- Format
- EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
3D65M 1850 P1Runout side A
3D65M 1851 P2Runout side B
3 D 65 M 1850Label side A
3 D 65 M 1851Label side B
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca DX 2340
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-D 9/11077-X S - II - H H Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
45-D 9/11078-X S - II - H H Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
45-D 9/11077-X S-II-H H Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
45-D 9/11078-X S-II-H H ✽ Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records 17M-100
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono
Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457 066
- Format
- 7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 457 066 1E 1 670 11 5Side A runout, variant 1, stamped
AA 457 066 2E 1 670 11 6Side B runout, variant 1, stamped
AA 457 066 1E 1 670 112 P.TETRODESide A runout, variant 2, stamped, name scratched
AA 457 066 2E 1 670 114Side B runout, variant 2
Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca 457 066
- Format
- 7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 457 066 1E 1 670 11 5Side A runout, variant 1
AA 457 066 2E 1 670 11 6Side B runout, variant 1
AA 457 066 1E 1 670 112 P.TETRODESide A runout, variant 2
AA 457 066 2E 1 670 114Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Germany | Decca DX 2340First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Japan | London Records 17M-100First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Decca 457 066First year7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Decca 457 066First year7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Decca 457 066First year7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, EP, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1965 | Belgium | Decca 457.066 / Decca 457.066 MFirst yearEP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Decca 457.066 / Disques Decca 457.066First yearEP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | France | Decca 457.066 / Disques Decca 457.0667", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | France | Decca 457.066 / Disques Decca 457.066EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Repress · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Repress · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Decca 457.0667", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Decca 457.066 / Disques Decca 457.066EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Repress · Mono | EP, 7", 45 RPM, Mono, Repress · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Decca 457.0667", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Decca 457.0667", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Decca 457.0667", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Heart Of Stone2:48
- A2What A Shame2:50
- B1The Last Time
- B2Play With Fire
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Of Stone are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Heart Of Stone are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Heart Of Stone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Decca 457.066, released March 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Of Stone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 457.066, DX 2340, 17M-100, 457 066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3D65M-1850/1 and 3D65M-1851/1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart Of Stone 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.
