Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1972
More Hot Rocks was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 1972, 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.
SAHS 1636 -3 BESTWAY STERLINGSide A runout
SAHS 1637 -3 BESTWAY STERLINGSide B runout
SAHS 1638 -3 BESTWAY STERLINGSide C runout
SAHS 1639 -3 BESTWAY STERLINGSide D runout
SAHS 1636 -2 ̶A̶U̶D̶I̶O̶ ̶M̶F̶G̶ AL STERLING LH 3Side A runout, variant 1
SAHS 1637 17 AL STERLING LH 3Side B runout, variant 1
SAHS 1638 17 AL STERLING LH 3Side C runout, variant 1
SAHS 1639 17 AL STERLING LH 2Side D runout, variant 1
SAHS 1636A-side label
SAHS 1637B-side label
SAHS 1638C-side label
SAHS 1639D-side label
SAHS 1636 -8 DP STERLING LH2 ◈-P-◈Record 1 side A runout
SAHS 1639 8 DP STERLING LH2 ◈-P-◈Record 1 side D runout
SAHS 1637 13 DP STERLING LH2 ◈-P-◈Record 2 side B runout
SAHS 1636 -8 DP STERLING LH2 ◈-P-◈ IIRecord 2 side C runout
SAHS 1636 -3 BESTWAYSide A Runout Etched
SAHS 1637 -3 BESTWAYSide B Runout Etched
SAHS 1638 -3 BESTWAYSide C Runout Etched
SAHS 1639 -3 BESTWAYSide D Runout Etched
SAHS 1636 w 16-16 STERLING LHSide A runout variant 1
SAHS 1637 w -1 STERLING LH 2Side B runout variant 1
SAHS 1638 w -1 STERLING LH 2Side C runout variant 1
SAHS 1639 w -16 STERLING LHSide D runout variant 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | London Records 2 PS 626/7 / London Records PS. 626First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records 2 PS 626/7 / London Records PS. 626First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 & 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records 2 PS 626/7 / London Records PS. 626First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records 2 PS 626/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626/7First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | London Records 2 PS 626/7LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Mexico | London Records 2PS 626/7 / London Records LPR 54052LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | London Records 2PS 626/7 / London Records 2PS-626LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | London Records 2PS 626/7 / London Records 2PS-626LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1986 | Canada | ABKCO 62671 / London Records 2 PS 626/7LP, Compilation, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | London Records 62671 / 2 PS 626/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | US | ABKCO 2PS 626/7 / ABKCO 62671LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Greece | ABKCO 844 478-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1995 | Greece | ABKCO 844 478-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1995 | UK | ABKCO 844 478-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | ABKCO Music And Records, Inc. 2121-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2022 | Worldwide | ABKCO 2058-1 / London Records 2058-1LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records 2 PS 626/7 / London Records PS. 626LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | London Records 2PS 626/7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DLPL 215/6LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK & Europe | ABKCO 820 143-1 / London Records 820 143-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | London Records 2PS 626 / London Records 2PS 627LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | London Records 2 PS 626/7LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
40 vinyl pressings of More Hot Rocks are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada. One of them is London Records 2PS 626/7, released December 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2PS 626/7, 2PS 626, 2 PS 626/7, 2PS 626 & 2PS 627) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAHS 1636 -3 BESTWAY STERLING and SAHS 1637 -3 BESTWAY STERLING. 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.
