UK
July 26, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RS 19114 A1
RS 19114 B1
Vinyl pressings
It's Only Rock 'N Roll
by The Rolling Stones · 1974
48 pressings25 countriesRock & RollPop RockRock
It's Only Rock 'N Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 It's Only Rock 'N Roll
43 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 24 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS 19114 A1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
RS 19114 B1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
RS 19114 A1 22 BRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
RS 19114 B1 48 ∴Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS 19114 A1Side A runout, stamped variant 1
RS 19114 B1Side B runout, stamped variant 1
RS 19114 A1 C GSide A runout, stamped variant 2
RS 19114 B1 B FOR J'AKE DR LUCYSide B runout, stamped/etched variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RS 19114 A2 DJSide A runout
RS 19114 B1Side B runout
US
July 1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS-19301
- Format
- 7", Styrene, Stereo · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-29270-3 ƐOII SP ςट0୧Ɛ ƧRun-out Side A, etched (Ƨ stamped)
ST-RS-29272-1 SRC ςट0୧ƐRun-out Side B, etched
ST-RS-29270-LYLabel Side A
ST-RS-29272-LYLabel Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records RS 19301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-RS-29270-3 1-1 ƐOII SPSide A runout, variant 1
[SRC logo] ST-RS-292723 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
ST-RS-29270-3 1-1 ƐOII SPSide A runout, variant 2
[SRC logo] ST-RS-29272-2 1-1Side 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 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Rolling Stones Records 32.218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records RS-19301First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records S 19301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records S 19301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Rolling Stones Records 45-SF-144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Rolling Stones Records RS 19114 / Rolling Stones Records RS 19 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Rolling Stones Records RS 19114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Rolling Stones Records RS 19114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Rolling Stones Records RS 19114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Rolling Stones Records RS 19 114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1974 | Greece | Rolling Stones Records 2014 009First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Greece | Rolling Stones Records 2014 009First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1974 | Italy | rolling stones records RS 19301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Italy | Rolling Stones Records RS 19301First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records P-1333SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Rolling Stones Records GS 457927", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Colombia | WEA SCI. 0537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Rolling Stones Records RS-193017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A"It's Only Rock 'N Roll" (Vocal)5:08
- B"Through The Lonely Nights" (Vocal)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Only Rock 'N Roll are there?
48 vinyl pressings of It's Only Rock 'N Roll are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1974 and 1978.
When was It's Only Rock 'N Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records RS 19114, released July 26, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Only Rock 'N Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 19114, RS-19301, RS 19301, RS 19 114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS 19114 A1 and RS 19114 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Only Rock 'N Roll 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.
