Vinyl pressings
Philadelphia Special
by The Rolling Stones · 1985
Philadelphia Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Not On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Not On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Germany | Not On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Luxembourg | The Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (The Rolling Stones)LP, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Brown Sugar
- A2Bitch
- A3Rocks Off
- A4Gimme Shelter
- B1Happy
- B2Tumbling Dice
- B3Love In Vain
- B4Sweet Virginia
- C1You Can't Always Get What You Want
- C2All Down The Line
- C3Midnight Rambler
- D1Bye Bye Johnny
- D2Rip This Joint
- D3Jumping Jack Flash
- D4Street Fighting Man
- D5Uptight
- D6Satisfaction
- D7Don't Lie To Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Philadelphia Special are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Philadelphia Special are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Philadelphia Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Philadelphia Special 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.





