Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1972
Rock 'N' Rolling Stones 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.
16 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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.
EAL-11691- P-1LA-side runout, stamped, variant 1
EAL-11692- P-1LB-side runout, stamped, variant 1
EAL-11691- P-1L D D 1A-side runout, stamped, variant 2
EAL-11692- P-1L BM 1B-side runout, stamped, variant 2
EAL-11691- P-1LA-side runout, stamped
EAL-11692- P-1LB-side runout, stamped
†EAL.11691†A-side, label matrix
†EAL.11692†B-side, label matrix
..SKL-5149-A 31/1/T Robetched in side 1 runout
..SKL-5149-B 31/8/T Rob Rock'N'Rolling Stonesetched in side 2 runout
EAL-11691P-IL 3Cstamped side 1
EAL-11692P-IL 3Cstamped side 2
EAL-11691-PRunout stamped, side A
EAL-11692-P-RRunout stamped, side B
EAL-11691 PLabel, side A
EAL-11692 PLabel, side B
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 | Australia | Decca SKLA 5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca SKLA-5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7292 S / London Records LLN-7292-SFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Decca 258.070 BFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca SLK 16781-PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca SKLI 5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | DECCA SKLI 5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca SKLI 5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Mexico | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca SKL.5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Decca 6376 109First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Decca SKL 5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca SKL.5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Switzerland | Decca SLK 16781-PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca SKL.5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca SKL.5149First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | London Records GXD 1019LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Decca SKL 5149LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca 63 99 153LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Decca 291.015LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P 1031LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Bogus Ltd. WP 10LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| ? | Argentina | London Records 6517LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Argentina | London Records 6517LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Argentina | London Records 6517LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Decca SKL 5149 / Decca SKL 5149 Y 600LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Decca 291.015LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Nova 6.21462 AOLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.21462 AOLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Italy | Decca SKLI 5149LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca 6835 121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Decca SKL 5149LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
43 vinyl pressings of Rock 'N' Rolling Stones are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Decca SKL 5149.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 5149, SKLA 5149, SKLA-5149, LLN 7292 S) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EAL-11691- P-1L and EAL-11692- P-1L. 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.
