Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1981
Tattoo You 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.
63 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 36 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.
CUNS 39114 A-1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
MAJRunout, A-side, etched, variant 1
CUNS 39114 B-3Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
CUNS 39114 A-3Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
CUNS 39114 A-2 1 2 7 1Side A runout, stamped variant 1
CUNS 39114 B-5 1 3 4 1Side B runout, stamped variant 1
CUNS 39114 A-1 MAJSide A runout, stamped (MAJ etched) variant 2
CUNS 39114 B-2Side B runout, stamped variant 2
CUNS 39114 A-1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
MAJRunout, A-side, etched, variant 1
CUNS 39114 B-3Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
CUNS 39114 A-3Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
STRS-814751-B SP MASTERDISK RL [(EDP) logo] M1 SF1SM5 0-3SW1-1Side A runout - variant 1
STRS-814752-B SP MASTERDISK RL [(EDP) logo] M1ƧF1SM3 0-2 SM 2-4Side B runout - variant 1
STRS-814751-B MASTERDISK RL [(EDP) logo] SP 0-1 SM1-4Side A runout - variant 2
STRS-814752-B MASTERDISK RL [(EDP) logo] SP 0-1SM3-3Side B runout - variant 2
STRS-8147512̶-C MASTERDISK RL [EDP logo] M1SF1 SM1 B-16059Side A runout, variant 1
STRS-814752-A MASTERDISK RL B-16060 [EDP logo] M1SF1 SM6Side B runout, variant 1
STRS-814751-C MASTERDISK RL [EDP logo] M1SF1 SM1 [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-16059 ****Side A runout, variant 2
STRS-814752-A MASTERDISK RL [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-16060 **** [EDP logo] M1SF1 SM6Side B runout, variant 2
STRS • 814751 • B MASTERDISK RL EDP M1 SF1 SM7 0-5SM2-3Side A runout, variant 1
STRS • 814752 • B MASTERDISK RL EDP 0-5SM1-4 M1 ƧF1 SM7Side B runout, variant 1
STRS - 814751 - B MASTERDISK EDP M1 SF1 SM4 SP 0-4 SM2-3Side A runout, variant 2
STRS • 814752 • B MASTERDISK RL EDP 0-5SM1 - 6 M1ƧF1 SM7Side B runout, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | EMI 8989First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Argentina | Rolling Stones Records 8989First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | Rolling Stones Records CUN 39114 / Rolling Stones Records CUN.39114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 31C 064 64533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | EMI-Odeon Brasil 31cLP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records XCOC 16052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Chile | EMI 5271 / EMI 32C 064-64533First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Colombia | EMI 11863 / Rolling Stones Records 11863First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1C 064-64 533 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-64 533First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1C 064-64 533 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-64 533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Not On Label 1C064-64533LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1981 | France | Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64533First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64533 / Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64.533First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64533 / Rolling Stones Records 2C 070-64.533First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Polydor 0602527147284 / Rolling Stones Records 0602527147284LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records CUNS 39114LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | Italy | Rolling Stones Records / PolydorLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2021 | UK | Not On Label 0060243834948712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2021 | Unknown | Rolling Stones Records CUNS 39114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Japan | Polydor UICY-79756 / Rolling Stones Records UICY-79756LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Polydor 383 553-1 / Rolling Stones Records 383 553-1LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, CD, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, CD, Stereo, CD, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Picture disc |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Polydor 383 495-5 / Rolling Stones Records 383 495-5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Deluxe Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 383 495-2 / Polydor 383 495-2LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Deluxe Edition |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Polydor 383 553-3 / Rolling Stones Records 383 553-3LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, LP, Album, Stereo, Box Set, Stereo |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 383 494-6 / Polydor 383 494-6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Worldwide | Rolling Stones Records 383 494-5 / Polydor 383 494-5LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Japan | Polydor UIJY-75210/4 / Rolling Stones Records UIJY-75210/4LP, Album, Remastered, LP, Album, LP, Album, Box Set | LP, Album, Remastered, LP, Album, LP, Album, Box Set |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rolling Stones Records 450198 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 231.127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 231.127LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Rolling Stones Records CBS 450198 1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | Rolling Stones Records CUNJ(D) 39114 / Black Music CUNJ(D) 39114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light 109LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-3121LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | New Aspect Records ESS-81455LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Rolling Stones Records CBS 450198 1 / Rolling Stones Records 450198 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Rolling Stones Records CUNS 39114 / Rolling Stones Records CUNS39114LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Rolling Stones Records COC 16052LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo |
104 vinyl pressings of Tattoo You are listed here, from 41 countries, released between 1981 and 2021.
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Japan, Spain and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records CUNS 39114, released August 31, 1981.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CUNS 39114, COC 16052, ESS-81455, 10C 068-064.533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CUNS 39114 A-1 and MAJ. 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.
