Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1971
Hot Rocks 1964-1971 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
XZAL 11015-W ② STERLING LH 3A side etched [STERLING stamped]
XZAL 11016-W ② STERLING LHB side etched [STERLING stamped]
XZAL 11017-W ① STERLING LH 2C side etched [STERLING stamped]
XZAL 11018 GL-W ② STERLING LH 2D side etched [STERLING stamped]
XZAL 11015 AL STERLING LHRunout Side A, etched [STERLING, stamped], var. 1
XZAL-11016-GL-AL 12·3·71 STERLING LHRunout Side B , etched [STERLING, stamped], var. 1
XZAL 11017 AL STERLING LHRunout Side C , etched [STERLING, stamped], var. 1
XZAL 11018 GL-AL STERLING LHRunout Side D , etched [STERLING, stamped], var. 1
STERLING LH PRRunout Side A, etched [STERLING, stamped]
STERLING LH PRRunout Side B , etched [STERLING, stamped]
STERLING LH PRRunout Side C , etched [STERLING, stamped]
STERLING LH PRRunout Side D , etched [STERLING, stamped]
T1 XZAL-11015-4 STERLINGRunout Side A, etched [STERLING, stamped]
T1 ZAL-11016-8 STERLINGRunout Side B, etched [STERLING, stamped]
T1 XZAL-11017-6 STERLINGRunout Side C, etched [STERLING, stamped]
T1 ZAL-11018-GL-1 STERLINGRunout Side D, etched [STERLING, stamped]
XZAL 11015 Shelley STERLING 2 LHRunout side A, variant 1
XZAL 11016 Shelly 11-18-71 STERLING 3 LHRunout side B, variant 1
XZAL 11017 Shelley STERLING 2 LHRunout side C, variant 1
XZAL 11018 GL Shelly 12-3-71 STERLING 3 LHRunout side D, variant 1
A-2 <--> ZAL#11015-SIDE 1 PS#60617 TRPA-11-83Side 1, Runout
A-2 <--> ZAL#11016-SIDE 2 #PS-60617 TRPA-11-83Side 2, Runout
A-3 <--> ZAL#11017-SIDE 3 #PS-6-0-6-1-7 607A TRPA-11-83Side 3, Runout
C-4 <--> ZAL#11018 TRCR 9-81Side 4, Runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Taiwan | 先鋒 PRC-5230 / 先鋒 PRC-5231LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7 / London Records 2PS 606First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Unknown | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | London Records 2PS-606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Mexico | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Mexico | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | South Africa | Decca ROK 2/541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Zimbabwe | Decca ROK 2/541 / Trutone Music ABC 2541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7 / London Records 2PS 606LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1985 | US | London Records 2PS 606/7 / London Records 2PS 606LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | London Records 66671/2PS 606/7 / ABKCO 66671/2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | France | London Records 820 140-1 / London Records 820 141-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Netherlands | London Records 820 142-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | London Records 820 141-1 / London Records 820 142-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1Remastered, LP, Compilation | Remastered, LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1Remastered, LP, Compilation | Remastered, LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | US | London Records 820 140-1 / ABKCO 820 140-1LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 844 144-1 / Polystar 844 144-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 844 144-1 / Polystar 844 144-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | ABKCO 882 334-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2003 | US | ABKCO 18771-9667-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | ABKCO 018771966715 / ABKCO 18771-9667-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2013 | US | ABKCO 018771966715 / ABKCO 18771-9667-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | London Records 2PS 606/7 / ABKCO 2PS 606/7LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | ABKCO 9929-1 / London Records 9929-1LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Canada | ABKCO 9930-1 / London Records 9930-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | ABKCO 9930-1 / London Records 9930-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | ABKCO 9930-1 / London Records 9930-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7 / London Records 2PS.606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 606/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | London Records 844 475-1 / ABKCO 844 475-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DLPL 105/6 / Decca DLPA.105/6LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DLPA 105/6 / Decca DLPA.105/6LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo 1154LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label YES-0006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK & Europe | London Records 844 475-1 / ABKCO 844 475-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
92 vinyl pressings of Hot Rocks 1964-1971 are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1971 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records 2PS 606/7, released December 1971.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2PS 606/7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL 11015-W ② STERLING LH 3 and XZAL 11016-W ② STERLING 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.
