Germany
May 9, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
(A side): 45-XDR 43220X S-H-II Manufactured in Germany
(B side):45- XDR 43221-X S-H-II
The Rolling StonesStreet Fighting Man
Vinyl pressings
Street Fighting Man
by The Rolling Stones · 1968
62 pressings28 countriesBlues RockGarage RockRock
Street Fighting Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Street Fighting Man
49 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 24 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 350Decca DL 25350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR-43220-I X S-H-IIRunout side A, variant 1
45-XDR-43221-I X -S-H-IIRunout side B, variant 1
45-XDR-43220-X Manufactured in Germany S-H-IIRunout side A, variant 2
45-XDR-43221-X Manufactured in Germany S-H-IIRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 350Decca DL 25350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR-43220-I X S-H-IIRunout A, variant 1
45-XDR-43221-I X S-H-IIRunout B, variant 1
45-XDR-43220-X S-H-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, variant 2
45-XDR-43221-X S-H-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, variant 2
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 350Decca DL 25350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR-43220-I X Manufactured in Germany S-H-ⅡRunout side A
45-XDR-43221-I X Manufactured in Germany S-H-ⅡRunout side B
XDR 43 220Label side A
XDR 43 221Label side B
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 25 350Decca DL 25350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-XDR-43220-X S-H-Ⅱ Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
45-XDR-43221-X S-H-Ⅱ Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B [Variant 2]
US
August 1968- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-LON-909
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene, Mono · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
XDR-43220 A -4 ᵀ ᴵRun-out Side A, etched variant 1
XDR-43221 B - 3 ᵀᴵᴵRun-out Side B, etched variant 1
XDR-43220 A -3 TIIIRun-out Side A, etched variant 2
SXDR-43221 B -1 TIRun-out Side B, etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 62 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s51 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | London Records 33DLM 5070 / London Records 3-7LON/F 2661First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Decca Y-8491First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Belgium | Decca 26.190First year7" | 7" |
| 1968 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6045First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | London Records L.909First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Canada | London Records L.909First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Finland | Decca 45-F 22825First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1968 | France | Decca 79.030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Decca 72.113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca DL 25 350 / Decca DL 25350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca DL 25 350 / Decca DL 25350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca DL 25 350 / Decca DL 25350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Germany | Decca DL 25 350 / Decca DL 25350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany & Switzerland | Decca DL 25 350 / Decca F.22825First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Hong Kong | Decca f. 22825First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | London Records 5N-9097", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | US | London Records 5N 9097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | London Records 882 162-77", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | London Records 882 162-77", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | ABKCO 0187718356157", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.1907", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Lebanon | Decca F 228257", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Poland | Studio Nagrań Dźwiękowych E. Karolewski R-501Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided · Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Portugal | decca PF 228257" | 7" |
| ? | US | London Records 5N 9097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records 45-20177", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AStreet Fighting Man3:16
- BNo Expectations3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Street Fighting Man are there?
62 vinyl pressings of Street Fighting Man are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1968 and 2016.
When was Street Fighting Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, US, UK, France and more. One of them is Decca DL 25 350, released May 9, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Street Fighting Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 25 350, 45-LON-909, 45-909, 45-LOS-909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A side): 45-XDR 43220X S-H-II Manufactured in Germany and (B side):45- XDR 43221-X S-H-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Street Fighting Man 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.
