Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLH 53London Records SLH-53
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
〄∘SDLBT 183-8Side A stamped
〄∘SDLBT 183-1Side B stamped
(SDLBT 183) LSide A label
(SDLBT 184) LSide B label
The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones Golden Album
Vinyl pressings
The Rolling Stones Golden Album
by The Rolling Stones · 1966
13 pressings2 countriesPop RockBlues RockRhythm & BluesRock
The Rolling Stones Golden Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Rolling Stones Golden Album
1 pressing came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Japan | London Records SLH 53 / London Records SLH-53First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | Taiwan | 中聲 CJS-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Japan | London Records SLH 53 / London Records SLH-53LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Japan | London Records SLC-236 / London Records SLC-236LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1969 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC 415LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC 415LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Japan | London Records SLC 415LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-201LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Japan | London Records SLH 53LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Get Off Of My Cloud2:57
- A2Tell Me3:47
- I'm Alright ⁓ Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
- A4Around And Around3:06
- A5Not Fade Away1:50
- A6Satisfaction3:46
- B1As Tears Go By2:42
- B2It's All Over Now3:29
- B3Time Is On My Side2:54
- B4Heart Of Stone2:49
- B5Little Red Rooster3:07
- B6The Last Time3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rolling Stones Golden Album are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Rolling Stones Golden Album are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 2005.
When was The Rolling Stones Golden Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Japan. One of them is London Records SLH 53.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rolling Stones Golden Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLH 53) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 〄∘SDLBT 183-8 and 〄∘SDLBT 183-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rolling Stones Golden Album 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.
