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Philadelphia Special

by The Rolling Stones · 1985

10 pressings2 countriesRock & RollBlues RockRock

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
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985GermanyNot On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1985GermanyNot On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1986GermanyNot On Label (The Rolling Stones) RSGL 72LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990s6 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
1990LuxembourgThe Swingin' Pig TSP 050-2LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinylLP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UnknownNot On Label (The Rolling Stones)LP, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture discLP, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Numbered, Picture disc

Tracklist

  1. A1Brown Sugar
  2. A2Bitch
  3. A3Rocks Off
  4. A4Gimme Shelter
  5. B1Happy
  6. B2Tumbling Dice
  7. B3Love In Vain
  8. B4Sweet Virginia
  9. C1You Can't Always Get What You Want
  10. C2All Down The Line
  11. C3Midnight Rambler
  12. D1Bye Bye Johnny
  13. D2Rip This Joint
  14. D3Jumping Jack Flash
  15. D4Street Fighting Man
  16. D5Uptight
  17. D6Satisfaction
  18. 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.

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