UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 30
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XZAL /ARL 17148
XZAL /ARL 17149
The Rolling StonesSlow Rollers
Vinyl pressings
Slow Rollers
by The Rolling Stones · 1981
19 pressings13 countriesRockBlues
Slow Rollers was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Slow Rollers
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 30
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX205263 TAB30-1Side 1 (stamped)
Δ MX205264-B TAB30-2Side 2 (stamped)
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- London Records 24002
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
24002 1 01 ℗1981 200Runout groove side A
24002 2 01 ℗1981 200Runout groove side B
24 002 APrinted on A side label
24 002 BPrinted on B side label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200.285
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
238 200285 A POLYGRAM
238 200285 B POLYGRAM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200.285
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
258 200285 A POLYGRAMSide A
258 200285 B POLYGRAMSide B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Decca TABI 30
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Decca TAB 30First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Brazil | London Records 24002First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Decca 200.285First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Decca 200.285First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Decca TABI 30First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Decca 6399 316First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Decca TAB 30First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Peru | London Records Y-LON-0000030.2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Decca TAB 30First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Decca TAB 30First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Greece | Decca DL 13 023 / Decca DL 13.023LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Japan | London Records L20P1089LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Venezuela | London Records 150.002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Argentina | London Records 24267 / London Records 820 455-1LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records L18P 1824LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Decca DL 13023LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca TAB 30 / London Records 820 455-1 RMLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca TAB 30LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | ABKCO 820 455-1 RMLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1You Can't Always Get What You Want
- A2Take It Or Leave It
- A3You Better Move On
- A4Time Is On My Side
- A5Pain In My Heart
- A6Dear Doctor
- A7As Tears Go By (Con Le Mie Lacrime)
- B1Ruby Tuesday
- B2Play With Fire
- B3Lady Jane
- B4Sittin' On The Fence
- B5Back Street Girl
- B6Under The Boardwalk
- B7Heart Of Stone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slow Rollers are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Slow Rollers are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was Slow Rollers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Decca TAB 30.
How do I tell if my copy of Slow Rollers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAB 30, 24002, 200.285, TABI 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL /ARL 17148 and XZAL /ARL 17149. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slow Rollers 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.
