Europe
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 657334 7
- Format
- 7", Single
The Rolling StonesSexdrive
Vinyl pressings
Sexdrive
by The Rolling Stones · 1991
11 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Sexdrive was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Sexdrive
11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657334 6Columbia COL 657334 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 657334 20 3A1A
01 657334 20 3B1B
UK
May 1991- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 38-73789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(stamped STERLING) ZSS-73789-A-1A (T)G1 (+)
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 73789-A-1A G1 (+) STERLINGRun-out Side A, etched (STERLING stamped)
ZSS 73789-A-1A G1 (+) STERLINGRun-out Side B, etched (STERLING stamped)
ZSS 73789ALabel Side A
ZSS 73789BLabel Side B
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-73789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 73789 A-1B STERLINGRun-out Side A, etched (STERLING stamped)
ZSS 73789 B-1B STERLINGRun-out Side B, etched (STERLING stamped)
ZSS 73789ALabel Side A
ZSS 73789BLabel Side B
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records CAS 4051
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | CBS SAMP 308First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Costa Rica | CBS 7118891First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia 657334 6 / Columbia COL 657334 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Mexico | CBS PRLP-95522First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/Sony ARIC 0041First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Rolling Stones Records CAS 4051First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 38-73789First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 38-73789First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 38-73789First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 657334 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Rolling Stones Records COL 657334 6 / CBS/Sony COL 657334 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASexdrive (Single Edit)4:26
- BSexdrive (Dirty Hands Mix)4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sexdrive are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sexdrive are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Sexdrive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, US, Spain and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records 657334 7, released August 19, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Sexdrive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657334 7, 657334 6, 38-73789, CAS 4051) 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 Sexdrive 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.
